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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,052.62, 48,371.96 and 19,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,052.62, 48,371.96 and 19,137.20 is: 26,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,052.62 : 48,371.96 = 19,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,052.62/48,371.96 = 19,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,052.62x = 48,371.96 × 19,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,052.62x = 925,703,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,703,872.91/35,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,408.98

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