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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.16, 48,382.80 and 19,144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.16, 48,382.80 and 19,144.82 is: 26,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.16 : 48,382.80 = 19,144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.16/48,382.80 = 19,144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.16x = 48,382.80 × 19,144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.16x = 926,279,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,279,997.10/35,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.48

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