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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.93, 48,378.49 and 19,141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.93, 48,378.49 and 19,141.38 is: 26,415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.93 : 48,378.49 = 19,141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.93/48,378.49 = 19,141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.93x = 48,378.49 × 19,141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.93x = 926,030,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,030,862.80/35,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,415.06

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