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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.59, 48,678.50 and 19,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.59, 48,678.50 and 19,358.60 is: 26,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.59 : 48,678.50 = 19,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.59/48,678.50 = 19,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.59x = 48,678.50 × 19,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.59x = 942,347,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,347,513.31/35,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.39

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