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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,119.31, 48,465.50 and 19,204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,119.31, 48,465.50 and 19,204.97 is: 26,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,119.31 : 48,465.50 = 19,204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,119.31/48,465.50 = 19,204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,119.31x = 48,465.50 × 19,204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,119.31x = 930,778,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,778,135.18/35,119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,503.32

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