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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.67, 48,675.33 and 19,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.67, 48,675.33 and 19,358.60 is: 26,714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.67 : 48,675.33 = 19,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.67/48,675.33 = 19,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.67x = 48,675.33 × 19,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.67x = 942,285,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,285,999.96/35,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.34

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