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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,051.23, 48,370.86 and 19,136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,051.23, 48,370.86 and 19,136.04 is: 26,407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,051.23 : 48,370.86 = 19,136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,051.23/48,370.86 = 19,136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,051.23x = 48,370.86 × 19,136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,051.23x = 925,626,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,626,616.11/35,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.83

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