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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.53, 48,357.33 and 19,126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.53, 48,357.33 and 19,126.97 is: 26,394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.53 : 48,357.33 = 19,126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.53/48,357.33 = 19,126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.53x = 48,357.33 × 19,126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.53x = 924,929,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,929,200.19/35,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.48

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