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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.64, 48,676.83 and 19,358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.64, 48,676.83 and 19,358.57 is: 26,715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.64 : 48,676.83 = 19,358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.64/48,676.83 = 19,358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.64x = 48,676.83 × 19,358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.64x = 942,313,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,313,577.55/35,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.15

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