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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.91, 48,401.64 and 19,157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.91, 48,401.64 and 19,157.61 is: 26,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.91 : 48,401.64 = 19,157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.91/48,401.64 = 19,157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.91x = 48,401.64 × 19,157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.91x = 927,259,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,259,742.48/35,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,438.06

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