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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.51, 48,684.26 and 19,362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.51, 48,684.26 and 19,362.61 is: 26,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.51 : 48,684.26 = 19,362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.51/48,684.26 = 19,362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.51x = 48,684.26 × 19,362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.51x = 942,654,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,654,339.52/35,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.36

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