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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.12, 48,705.96 and 19,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.12, 48,705.96 and 19,161.54 is: 26,442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.12 : 48,705.96 = 19,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.12/48,705.96 = 19,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.12x = 48,705.96 × 19,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.12x = 933,281,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,281,200.78/35,294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,442.97

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