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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.08, 48,682.22 and 19,361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.08, 48,682.22 and 19,361.79 is: 26,719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.08 : 48,682.22 = 19,361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.08/48,682.22 = 19,361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.08x = 48,682.22 × 19,361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.08x = 942,574,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,574,823.56/35,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.19

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