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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.50, 48,376.50 and 19,139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.50, 48,376.50 and 19,139.95 is: 26,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.50 : 48,376.50 = 19,139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.50/48,376.50 = 19,139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.50x = 48,376.50 × 19,139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.50x = 925,923,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,923,549.29/35,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.07

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