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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.62, 48,341.86 and 19,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.62, 48,341.86 and 19,114.74 is: 26,378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.62 : 48,341.86 = 19,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.62/48,341.86 = 19,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.62x = 48,341.86 × 19,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.62x = 924,042,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,042,085.02/35,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.13

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