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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.36, 48,382.92 and 19,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.36, 48,382.92 and 19,145.48 is: 26,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.36 : 48,382.92 = 19,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.36/48,382.92 = 19,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.36x = 48,382.92 × 19,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.36x = 926,314,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,314,227.20/35,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.56

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