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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.96, 48,371.24 and 19,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.96, 48,371.24 and 19,136.88 is: 26,409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.96 : 48,371.24 = 19,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.96/48,371.24 = 19,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.96x = 48,371.24 × 19,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.96x = 925,674,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,674,615.33/35,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,409.39

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