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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.87, 48,349.14 and 19,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.87, 48,349.14 and 19,120.34 is: 26,386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.87 : 48,349.14 = 19,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.87/48,349.14 = 19,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.87x = 48,349.14 × 19,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.87x = 924,451,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,451,995.51/35,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,386.63

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