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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.48, 48,379.09 and 19,142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.48, 48,379.09 and 19,142.14 is: 26,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.48 : 48,379.09 = 19,142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.48/48,379.09 = 19,142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.48x = 48,379.09 × 19,142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.48x = 926,079,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,079,145.05/35,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.78

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