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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.79, 48,679.01 and 19,359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.79, 48,679.01 and 19,359.11 is: 26,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.79 : 48,679.01 = 19,359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.79/48,679.01 = 19,359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.79x = 48,679.01 × 19,359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.79x = 942,381,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,381,969.09/35,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.21

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