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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.51, 48,358.46 and 19,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.51, 48,358.46 and 19,126.62 is: 26,394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.51 : 48,358.46 = 19,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.51/48,358.46 = 19,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.51x = 48,358.46 × 19,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.51x = 924,933,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,933,792.57/35,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.63

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