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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,061.52, 48,385.74 and 19,145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,061.52, 48,385.74 and 19,145.83 is: 26,421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,061.52 : 48,385.74 = 19,145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,061.52/48,385.74 = 19,145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,061.52x = 48,385.74 × 19,145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,061.52x = 926,385,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,385,152.46/35,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,421.71

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