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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,359.09, 48,796.40 and 19,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,359.09, 48,796.40 and 19,227.35 is: 26,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,359.09 : 48,796.40 = 19,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,359.09/48,796.40 = 19,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,359.09x = 48,796.40 × 19,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,359.09x = 938,225,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,225,461.54/35,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,534.21

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