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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.25, 48,348.29 and 19,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.25, 48,348.29 and 19,119.72 is: 26,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.25 : 48,348.29 = 19,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.25/48,348.29 = 19,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.25x = 48,348.29 × 19,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.25x = 924,405,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,405,671.68/35,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.77

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