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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.60, 48,376.89 and 19,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.60, 48,376.89 and 19,140.44 is: 26,413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.60 : 48,376.89 = 19,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.60/48,376.89 = 19,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.60x = 48,376.89 × 19,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.60x = 925,954,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,954,718.55/35,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.89

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