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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.13, 48,382.98 and 19,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.13, 48,382.98 and 19,144.60 is: 26,419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.13 : 48,382.98 = 19,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.13/48,382.98 = 19,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.13x = 48,382.98 × 19,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.13x = 926,272,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,272,677.95/35,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.54

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