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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.97, 48,384.72 and 19,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.97, 48,384.72 and 19,145.90 is: 26,422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.97 : 48,384.72 = 19,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.97/48,384.72 = 19,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.97x = 48,384.72 × 19,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.97x = 926,368,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,368,768.72/35,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.41

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