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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.42, 48,475.84 and 19,211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.42, 48,475.84 and 19,211.86 is: 26,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.42 : 48,475.84 = 19,211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.42/48,475.84 = 19,211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.42x = 48,475.84 × 19,211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.42x = 931,311,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,311,051.46/35,127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.37

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