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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,061.27, 48,385.40 and 19,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,061.27, 48,385.40 and 19,145.58 is: 26,421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,061.27 : 48,385.40 = 19,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,061.27/48,385.40 = 19,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,061.27x = 48,385.40 × 19,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,061.27x = 926,366,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,366,450.80/35,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,421.36

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