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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.78, 48,362.71 and 19,128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.78, 48,362.71 and 19,128.14 is: 26,395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.78 : 48,362.71 = 19,128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.78/48,362.71 = 19,128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.78x = 48,362.71 × 19,128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.78x = 925,088,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,088,687.66/35,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.83

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