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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,045.16, 48,363 and 19,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,045.16, 48,363 and 19,131 is: 26,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,045.16 : 48,363 = 19,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,045.16/48,363 = 19,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,045.16x = 48,363 × 19,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,045.16x = 925,232,553
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,232,553/35,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.15

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