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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.60, 48,678.34 and 19,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.60, 48,678.34 and 19,358.08 is: 26,714.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.60 : 48,678.34 = 19,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.60/48,678.34 = 19,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.60x = 48,678.34 × 19,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.60x = 942,319,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,319,199.99/35,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.57

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