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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.97, 48,383.89 and 19,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.97, 48,383.89 and 19,145.49 is: 26,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.97 : 48,383.89 = 19,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.97/48,383.89 = 19,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.97x = 48,383.89 × 19,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.97x = 926,333,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,333,282.16/35,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.64

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