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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.13, 48,364.37 and 19,131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.13, 48,364.37 and 19,131.69 is: 26,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.13 : 48,364.37 = 19,131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.13/48,364.37 = 19,131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.13x = 48,364.37 × 19,131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.13x = 925,292,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,292,237.53/35,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.37

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