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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.74, 48,676.25 and 19,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.74, 48,676.25 and 19,357.46 is: 26,713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.74 : 48,676.25 = 19,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.74/48,676.25 = 19,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.74x = 48,676.25 × 19,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.74x = 942,248,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,248,222.16/35,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.21

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