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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.28, 48,475.68 and 19,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.28, 48,475.68 and 19,211.68 is: 26,512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.28 : 48,475.68 = 19,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.28/48,475.68 = 19,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.28x = 48,475.68 × 19,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.28x = 931,299,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,299,251.94/35,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.14

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