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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.21, 48,381.51 and 19,143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.21, 48,381.51 and 19,143.54 is: 26,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.21 : 48,381.51 = 19,143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.21/48,381.51 = 19,143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.21x = 48,381.51 × 19,143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.21x = 926,193,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,193,625.16/35,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.99

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