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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.70, 48,386.10 and 19,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.70, 48,386.10 and 19,145.08 is: 26,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.70 : 48,386.10 = 19,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.70/48,386.10 = 19,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.70x = 48,386.10 × 19,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.70x = 926,355,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,355,755.39/35,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.22

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