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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.78, 48,377.99 and 19,141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.78, 48,377.99 and 19,141.18 is: 26,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.78 : 48,377.99 = 19,141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.78/48,377.99 = 19,141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.78x = 48,377.99 × 19,141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.78x = 926,011,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,011,814.63/35,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.63

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