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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.29, 48,358.14 and 19,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.29, 48,358.14 and 19,126.60 is: 26,395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.29 : 48,358.14 = 19,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.29/48,358.14 = 19,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.29x = 48,358.14 × 19,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.29x = 924,926,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,926,800.52/35,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.34

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