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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,066.80, 48,392.58 and 19,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,066.80, 48,392.58 and 19,151.72 is: 26,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,066.80 : 48,392.58 = 19,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,066.80/48,392.58 = 19,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,066.80x = 48,392.58 × 19,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,066.80x = 926,801,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,801,142.24/35,066.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.59

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