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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.28, 48,678.53 and 19,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.28, 48,678.53 and 19,358.30 is: 26,715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.28 : 48,678.53 = 19,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.28/48,678.53 = 19,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.28x = 48,678.53 × 19,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.28x = 942,333,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,333,247.11/35,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.21

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