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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.39, 48,380.09 and 19,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.39, 48,380.09 and 19,140.73 is: 26,413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.39 : 48,380.09 = 19,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.39/48,380.09 = 19,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.39x = 48,380.09 × 19,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.39x = 926,030,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,030,023.41/35,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.18

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