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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.41, 48,341.51 and 19,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.41, 48,341.51 and 19,114.58 is: 26,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.41 : 48,341.51 = 19,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.41/48,341.51 = 19,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.41x = 48,341.51 × 19,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.41x = 924,027,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,027,757.18/35,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.88

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