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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.56, 48,676.74 and 19,358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.56, 48,676.74 and 19,358.49 is: 26,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.56 : 48,676.74 = 19,358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.56/48,676.74 = 19,358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.56x = 48,676.74 × 19,358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.56x = 942,308,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,308,184.52/35,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.05

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