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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.10, 48,685.74 and 19,365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.10, 48,685.74 and 19,365.03 is: 26,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.10 : 48,685.74 = 19,365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.10/48,685.74 = 19,365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.10x = 48,685.74 × 19,365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.10x = 942,800,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,800,815.67/35,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.06

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