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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,051.28, 48,371.43 and 19,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,051.28, 48,371.43 and 19,136.34 is: 26,408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,051.28 : 48,371.43 = 19,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,051.28/48,371.43 = 19,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,051.28x = 48,371.43 × 19,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,051.28x = 925,652,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,652,130.77/35,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,408.51

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