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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.96, 48,476.70 and 19,212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.96, 48,476.70 and 19,212.36 is: 26,513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.96 : 48,476.70 = 19,212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.96/48,476.70 = 19,212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.96x = 48,476.70 × 19,212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.96x = 931,351,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,351,812.01/35,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,513.12

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