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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.97, 48,382.52 and 19,144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.97, 48,382.52 and 19,144.49 is: 26,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.97 : 48,382.52 = 19,144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.97/48,382.52 = 19,144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.97x = 48,382.52 × 19,144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.97x = 926,258,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,258,332.68/35,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.25

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