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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.42, 48,679.48 and 19,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.42, 48,679.48 and 19,358.82 is: 26,715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.42 : 48,679.48 = 19,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.42/48,679.48 = 19,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.42x = 48,679.48 × 19,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.42x = 942,377,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,377,291.01/35,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.60

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