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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,039.81, 48,355.31 and 19,124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,039.81, 48,355.31 and 19,124.53 is: 26,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,039.81 : 48,355.31 = 19,124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,039.81/48,355.31 = 19,124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,039.81x = 48,355.31 × 19,124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,039.81x = 924,772,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,772,576.75/35,039.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.05

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