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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.62, 48,369.20 and 19,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.62, 48,369.20 and 19,135.20 is: 26,406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.62 : 48,369.20 = 19,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.62/48,369.20 = 19,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.62x = 48,369.20 × 19,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.62x = 925,554,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,554,315.84/35,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,406.22

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