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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.98, 48,358.54 and 19,127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.98, 48,358.54 and 19,127.69 is: 26,395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.98 : 48,358.54 = 19,127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.98/48,358.54 = 19,127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.98x = 48,358.54 × 19,127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.98x = 924,987,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,987,066.33/35,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.79

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