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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.94, 48,365.43 and 19,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.94, 48,365.43 and 19,131.96 is: 26,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.94 : 48,365.43 = 19,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.94/48,365.43 = 19,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.94x = 48,365.43 × 19,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.94x = 925,325,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,325,472.14/35,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.46

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