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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.40, 48,475.24 and 19,211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.40, 48,475.24 and 19,211.50 is: 26,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.40 : 48,475.24 = 19,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.40/48,475.24 = 19,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.40x = 48,475.24 × 19,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.40x = 931,282,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,282,073.26/35,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.56

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