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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.23, 48,376.92 and 19,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.23, 48,376.92 and 19,140.80 is: 26,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.23 : 48,376.92 = 19,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.23/48,376.92 = 19,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.23x = 48,376.92 × 19,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.23x = 925,972,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,972,708.45/35,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.93

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