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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.60, 48,676.96 and 19,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.60, 48,676.96 and 19,357.08 is: 26,713.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.60 : 48,676.96 = 19,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.60/48,676.96 = 19,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.60x = 48,676.96 × 19,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.60x = 942,243,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,243,808.88/35,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.19

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