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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,051.56, 48,368.98 and 19,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,051.56, 48,368.98 and 19,132.76 is: 26,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,051.56 : 48,368.98 = 19,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,051.56/48,368.98 = 19,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,051.56x = 48,368.98 × 19,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,051.56x = 925,432,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,432,085.78/35,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.02

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