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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,061.48, 48,385.98 and 19,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,061.48, 48,385.98 and 19,147.14 is: 26,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,061.48 : 48,385.98 = 19,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,061.48/48,385.98 = 19,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,061.48x = 48,385.98 × 19,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,061.48x = 926,453,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,453,133.10/35,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.67

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