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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.85, 48,343.28 and 19,115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.85, 48,343.28 and 19,115.97 is: 26,380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.85 : 48,343.28 = 19,115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.85/48,343.28 = 19,115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.85x = 48,343.28 × 19,115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.85x = 924,128,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,128,594.60/35,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.42

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