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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.40, 48,337.68 and 19,111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.40, 48,337.68 and 19,111.71 is: 26,374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.40 : 48,337.68 = 19,111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.40/48,337.68 = 19,111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.40x = 48,337.68 × 19,111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.40x = 923,815,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,815,722.23/35,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,374.09

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