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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.22, 48,379.55 and 19,142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.22, 48,379.55 and 19,142.15 is: 26,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.22 : 48,379.55 = 19,142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.22/48,379.55 = 19,142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.22x = 48,379.55 × 19,142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.22x = 926,088,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,088,265.42/35,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.23

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