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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.73, 48,370.16 and 19,135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.73, 48,370.16 and 19,135.54 is: 26,407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.73 : 48,370.16 = 19,135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.73/48,370.16 = 19,135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.73x = 48,370.16 × 19,135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.73x = 925,589,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,589,239.79/35,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.14

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