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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,075.28, 48,404.88 and 19,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,075.28, 48,404.88 and 19,161.48 is: 26,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,075.28 : 48,404.88 = 19,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,075.28/48,404.88 = 19,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,075.28x = 48,404.88 × 19,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,075.28x = 927,509,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,509,140.02/35,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.39

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