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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.39, 48,381.46 and 19,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.39, 48,381.46 and 19,141.73 is: 26,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.39 : 48,381.46 = 19,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.39/48,381.46 = 19,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.39x = 48,381.46 × 19,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.39x = 926,104,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,104,844.33/35,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.56

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