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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.85, 48,361.22 and 19,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.85, 48,361.22 and 19,129.69 is: 26,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.85 : 48,361.22 = 19,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.85/48,361.22 = 19,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.85x = 48,361.22 × 19,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.85x = 925,135,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,135,146.62/35,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,399.36

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