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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.28, 48,358.08 and 19,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.28, 48,358.08 and 19,127.40 is: 26,395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.28 : 48,358.08 = 19,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.28/48,358.08 = 19,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.28x = 48,358.08 × 19,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.28x = 924,964,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,964,339.39/35,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.67

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