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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.71, 48,357.69 and 19,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.71, 48,357.69 and 19,126.50 is: 26,394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.71 : 48,357.69 = 19,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.71/48,357.69 = 19,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.71x = 48,357.69 × 19,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.71x = 924,913,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,913,357.79/35,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.64

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