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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.29, 48,341.34 and 19,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.29, 48,341.34 and 19,115.46 is: 26,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.29 : 48,341.34 = 19,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.29/48,341.34 = 19,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.29x = 48,341.34 × 19,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.29x = 924,066,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,066,951.12/35,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.33

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