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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.84, 48,386.40 and 19,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.84, 48,386.40 and 19,147.24 is: 26,423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.84 : 48,386.40 = 19,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.84/48,386.40 = 19,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.84x = 48,386.40 × 19,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.84x = 926,466,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,466,013.54/35,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.02

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