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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.88, 48,476.86 and 19,211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.88, 48,476.86 and 19,211.99 is: 26,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.88 : 48,476.86 = 19,211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.88/48,476.86 = 19,211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.88x = 48,476.86 × 19,211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.88x = 931,336,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,336,840.93/35,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.75

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