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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.36, 48,359.43 and 19,127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.36, 48,359.43 and 19,127.07 is: 26,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.36 : 48,359.43 = 19,127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.36/48,359.43 = 19,127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.36x = 48,359.43 × 19,127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.36x = 924,974,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,974,202.77/35,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.89

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