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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.34, 48,678.98 and 19,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.34, 48,678.98 and 19,358.44 is: 26,714.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.34 : 48,678.98 = 19,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.34/48,678.98 = 19,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.34x = 48,678.98 × 19,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.34x = 942,349,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,349,168.92/35,274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.87

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