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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.42, 48,475.23 and 19,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.42, 48,475.23 and 19,211.52 is: 26,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.42 : 48,475.23 = 19,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.42/48,475.23 = 19,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.42x = 48,475.23 × 19,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.42x = 931,282,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,282,850.65/35,127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.56

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