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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.47, 48,359.23 and 19,128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.47, 48,359.23 and 19,128.19 is: 26,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.47 : 48,359.23 = 19,128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.47/48,359.23 = 19,128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.47x = 48,359.23 × 19,128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.47x = 925,024,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,024,539.69/35,043.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,396.49

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