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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.68, 48,342.48 and 19,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.68, 48,342.48 and 19,115.52 is: 26,379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.68 : 48,342.48 = 19,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.68/48,342.48 = 19,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.68x = 48,342.48 × 19,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.68x = 924,091,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,091,643.29/35,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,379.49

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