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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.96, 48,382.14 and 19,142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.96, 48,382.14 and 19,142.92 is: 26,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.96 : 48,382.14 = 19,142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.96/48,382.14 = 19,142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.96x = 48,382.14 × 19,142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.96x = 926,175,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,175,435.45/35,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.90

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