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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,040.78, 48,356.31 and 19,125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,040.78, 48,356.31 and 19,125.22 is: 26,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,040.78 : 48,356.31 = 19,125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,040.78/48,356.31 = 19,125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,040.78x = 48,356.31 × 19,125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,040.78x = 924,825,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,825,067.14/35,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.82

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