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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.29, 48,363.89 and 19,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.29, 48,363.89 and 19,131.72 is: 26,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.29 : 48,363.89 = 19,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.29/48,363.89 = 19,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.29x = 48,363.89 × 19,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.29x = 925,284,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,284,305.93/35,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.02

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