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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.80, 48,676.32 and 19,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.80, 48,676.32 and 19,357.22 is: 26,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.80 : 48,676.32 = 19,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.80/48,676.32 = 19,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.80x = 48,676.32 × 19,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.80x = 942,237,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,237,991.65/35,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.88

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