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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.96, 48,361.58 and 19,129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.96, 48,361.58 and 19,129.88 is: 26,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.96 : 48,361.58 = 19,129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.96/48,361.58 = 19,129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.96x = 48,361.58 × 19,129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.96x = 925,151,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,151,222.01/35,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,399.73

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