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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.24, 48,381.46 and 19,143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.24, 48,381.46 and 19,143.69 is: 26,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.24 : 48,381.46 = 19,143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.24/48,381.46 = 19,143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.24x = 48,381.46 × 19,143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.24x = 926,199,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,199,671.99/35,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,418.13

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