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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.22, 48,383.69 and 19,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.22, 48,383.69 and 19,145.15 is: 26,421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.22 : 48,383.69 = 19,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.22/48,383.69 = 19,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.22x = 48,383.69 × 19,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.22x = 926,313,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,313,002.60/35,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,421.38

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