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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.16, 48,380.78 and 19,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.16, 48,380.78 and 19,143.24 is: 26,417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.16 : 48,380.78 = 19,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.16/48,380.78 = 19,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.16x = 48,380.78 × 19,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.16x = 926,164,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,164,882.93/35,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.20

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