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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.28, 48,382.82 and 19,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.28, 48,382.82 and 19,144.68 is: 26,419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.28 : 48,382.82 = 19,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.28/48,382.82 = 19,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.28x = 48,382.82 × 19,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.28x = 926,273,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,273,606.40/35,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.46

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