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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.65, 48,379.22 and 19,142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.65, 48,379.22 and 19,142.13 is: 26,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.65 : 48,379.22 = 19,142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.65/48,379.22 = 19,142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.65x = 48,379.22 × 19,142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.65x = 926,081,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,081,318.54/35,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.71

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