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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.16, 48,377.28 and 19,140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.16, 48,377.28 and 19,140.82 is: 26,414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.16 : 48,377.28 = 19,140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.16/48,377.28 = 19,140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.16x = 48,377.28 × 19,140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.16x = 925,980,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,980,808.57/35,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.96

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