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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,111.51, 48,453.88 and 19,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,111.51, 48,453.88 and 19,195.96 is: 26,490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,111.51 : 48,453.88 = 19,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,111.51/48,453.88 = 19,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,111.51x = 48,453.88 × 19,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,111.51x = 930,118,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,118,404.08/35,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.41

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