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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,040.96, 48,357.72 and 19,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,040.96, 48,357.72 and 19,126.80 is: 26,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,040.96 : 48,357.72 = 19,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,040.96/48,357.72 = 19,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,040.96x = 48,357.72 × 19,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,040.96x = 924,928,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,928,438.90/35,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.64

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