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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.80, 48,389.81 and 19,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.80, 48,389.81 and 19,149.72 is: 26,426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.80 : 48,389.81 = 19,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.80/48,389.81 = 19,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.80x = 48,389.81 × 19,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.80x = 926,651,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,651,191.38/35,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,426.82

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