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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.70, 48,380.58 and 19,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.70, 48,380.58 and 19,141.08 is: 26,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.70 : 48,380.58 = 19,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.70/48,380.58 = 19,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.70x = 48,380.58 × 19,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.70x = 926,056,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,056,552.23/35,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.70

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