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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036.54, 48,349.87 and 19,120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036.54, 48,349.87 and 19,120.65 is: 26,386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036.54 : 48,349.87 = 19,120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036.54/48,349.87 = 19,120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036.54x = 48,349.87 × 19,120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036.54x = 924,480,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,480,941.82/35,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,386.19

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