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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.77, 48,342.25 and 19,115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.77, 48,342.25 and 19,115.09 is: 26,379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.77 : 48,342.25 = 19,115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.77/48,342.25 = 19,115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.77x = 48,342.25 × 19,115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.77x = 924,066,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,066,333.76/35,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,379.46

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