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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.79, 48,364.57 and 19,132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.79, 48,364.57 and 19,132.22 is: 26,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.79 : 48,364.57 = 19,132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.79/48,364.57 = 19,132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.79x = 48,364.57 × 19,132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.79x = 925,321,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,321,593.45/35,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.71

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