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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.46, 48,675.80 and 19,356.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.46, 48,675.80 and 19,356.57 is: 26,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.46 : 48,675.80 = 19,356.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.46/48,675.80 = 19,356.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.46x = 48,675.80 × 19,356.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.46x = 942,196,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,196,578.40/35,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.96

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