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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.80, 48,369.87 and 19,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.80, 48,369.87 and 19,135.10 is: 26,407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.80 : 48,369.87 = 19,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.80/48,369.87 = 19,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.80x = 48,369.87 × 19,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.80x = 925,562,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,562,299.44/35,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.06

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