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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.76, 48,681.16 and 19,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.76, 48,681.16 and 19,361.70 is: 26,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.76 : 48,681.16 = 19,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.76/48,681.16 = 19,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.76x = 48,681.16 × 19,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.76x = 942,550,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,550,015.57/35,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.48

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