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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.56, 48,341.96 and 19,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.56, 48,341.96 and 19,114.89 is: 26,379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.56 : 48,341.96 = 19,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.56/48,341.96 = 19,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.56x = 48,341.96 × 19,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.56x = 924,051,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,051,150.13/35,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,379.18

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