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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.78, 48,679.56 and 19,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.78, 48,679.56 and 19,359.84 is: 26,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.78 : 48,679.56 = 19,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.78/48,679.56 = 19,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.78x = 48,679.56 × 19,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.78x = 942,428,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,428,492.87/35,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.78

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