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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.68, 48,357.68 and 19,126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.68, 48,357.68 and 19,126.46 is: 26,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.68 : 48,357.68 = 19,126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.68/48,357.68 = 19,126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.68x = 48,357.68 × 19,126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.68x = 924,911,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,911,257.47/35,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.60

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