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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.58, 48,377.52 and 19,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.58, 48,377.52 and 19,140.15 is: 26,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.58 : 48,377.52 = 19,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.58/48,377.52 = 19,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.58x = 48,377.52 × 19,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.58x = 925,952,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,952,989.43/35,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.85

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