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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.18, 48,357 and 19,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.18, 48,357 and 19,126 is: 26,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.18 : 48,357 = 19,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.18/48,357 = 19,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.18x = 48,357 × 19,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.18x = 924,875,982
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,875,982/35,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.97

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