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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.28, 48,386.64 and 19,147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.28, 48,386.64 and 19,147.34 is: 26,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.28 : 48,386.64 = 19,147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.28/48,386.64 = 19,147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.28x = 48,386.64 × 19,147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.28x = 926,475,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,475,447.54/35,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.71

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