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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,040.79, 48,355.94 and 19,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,040.79, 48,355.94 and 19,125.10 is: 26,392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,040.79 : 48,355.94 = 19,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,040.79/48,355.94 = 19,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,040.79x = 48,355.94 × 19,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,040.79x = 924,811,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,811,850.69/35,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.44

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