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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.81, 48,364.36 and 19,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.81, 48,364.36 and 19,131.26 is: 26,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.81 : 48,364.36 = 19,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.81/48,364.36 = 19,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.81x = 48,364.36 × 19,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.81x = 925,270,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,270,856.24/35,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.00

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