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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.10, 48,681.41 and 19,359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.10, 48,681.41 and 19,359.42 is: 26,716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.10 : 48,681.41 = 19,359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.10/48,681.41 = 19,359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.10x = 48,681.41 × 19,359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.10x = 942,443,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,443,862.38/35,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.97

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