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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,051.85, 48,371.72 and 19,136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,051.85, 48,371.72 and 19,136.66 is: 26,408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,051.85 : 48,371.72 = 19,136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,051.85/48,371.72 = 19,136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,051.85x = 48,371.72 × 19,136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,051.85x = 925,672,821.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,672,821.71/35,051.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,408.67

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