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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.67, 48,356.96 and 19,126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.67, 48,356.96 and 19,126.77 is: 26,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.67 : 48,356.96 = 19,126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.67/48,356.96 = 19,126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.67x = 48,356.96 × 19,126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.67x = 924,912,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,912,356.19/35,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.89

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