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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.80, 48,679.08 and 19,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.80, 48,679.08 and 19,360.52 is: 26,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.80 : 48,679.08 = 19,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.80/48,679.08 = 19,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.80x = 48,679.08 × 19,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.80x = 942,452,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,452,301.92/35,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.68

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