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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,079.48, 48,407.88 and 19,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,079.48, 48,407.88 and 19,160.88 is: 26,441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,079.48 : 48,407.88 = 19,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,079.48/48,407.88 = 19,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,079.48x = 48,407.88 × 19,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,079.48x = 927,537,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,537,579.73/35,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.03

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