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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,039.70, 48,354.10 and 19,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,039.70, 48,354.10 and 19,124.26 is: 26,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,039.70 : 48,354.10 = 19,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,039.70/48,354.10 = 19,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,039.70x = 48,354.10 × 19,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,039.70x = 924,736,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,736,632.44/35,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,391.11

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