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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.48, 48,677.28 and 19,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.48, 48,677.28 and 19,358.20 is: 26,714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.48 : 48,677.28 = 19,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.48/48,677.28 = 19,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.48x = 48,677.28 × 19,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.48x = 942,304,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,304,521.70/35,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.25

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