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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.85, 48,340.79 and 19,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.85, 48,340.79 and 19,114.56 is: 26,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.85 : 48,340.79 = 19,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.85/48,340.79 = 19,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.85x = 48,340.79 × 19,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.85x = 924,012,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,012,835.33/35,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.87

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