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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,040.74, 48,357.26 and 19,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,040.74, 48,357.26 and 19,126.22 is: 26,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,040.74 : 48,357.26 = 19,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,040.74/48,357.26 = 19,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,040.74x = 48,357.26 × 19,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,040.74x = 924,891,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,891,593.36/35,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.75

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