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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126.73, 48,474.90 and 19,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126.73, 48,474.90 and 19,211.31 is: 26,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126.73 : 48,474.90 = 19,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126.73/48,474.90 = 19,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126.73x = 48,474.90 × 19,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126.73x = 931,266,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,266,331.12/35,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.61

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