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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.43, 48,684.59 and 19,362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.43, 48,684.59 and 19,362.53 is: 26,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.43 : 48,684.59 = 19,362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.43/48,684.59 = 19,362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.43x = 48,684.59 × 19,362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.43x = 942,656,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,656,494.18/35,278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.48

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