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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,039.74, 48,355.88 and 19,125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,039.74, 48,355.88 and 19,125.22 is: 26,393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,039.74 : 48,355.88 = 19,125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,039.74/48,355.88 = 19,125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,039.74x = 48,355.88 × 19,125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,039.74x = 924,816,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,816,843.29/35,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.37

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