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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.69, 48,342.14 and 19,115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.69, 48,342.14 and 19,115.01 is: 26,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.69 : 48,342.14 = 19,115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.69/48,342.14 = 19,115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.69x = 48,342.14 × 19,115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.69x = 924,060,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,060,502.16/35,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,379.35

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