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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.93, 48,685.62 and 19,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.93, 48,685.62 and 19,363.24 is: 26,721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.93 : 48,685.62 = 19,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.93/48,685.62 = 19,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.93x = 48,685.62 × 19,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.93x = 942,711,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,711,344.61/35,278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.65

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