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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,058.28, 48,381.10 and 19,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,058.28, 48,381.10 and 19,143.36 is: 26,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,058.28 : 48,381.10 = 19,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,058.28/48,381.10 = 19,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,058.28x = 48,381.10 × 19,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,058.28x = 926,176,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,176,814.50/35,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,418.20

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