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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.94, 48,676.67 and 19,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.94, 48,676.67 and 19,357.40 is: 26,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.94 : 48,676.67 = 19,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.94/48,676.67 = 19,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.94x = 48,676.67 × 19,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.94x = 942,253,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,253,941.94/35,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.22

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