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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.54, 48,364.74 and 19,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.54, 48,364.74 and 19,131.39 is: 26,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.54 : 48,364.74 = 19,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.54/48,364.74 = 19,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.54x = 48,364.74 × 19,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.54x = 925,284,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,284,703.19/35,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.60

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