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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.97, 48,357.16 and 19,126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.97, 48,357.16 and 19,126.69 is: 26,394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.97 : 48,357.16 = 19,126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.97/48,357.16 = 19,126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.97x = 48,357.16 × 19,126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.97x = 924,912,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,912,239.89/35,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.41

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