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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,079.69, 48,407.43 and 19,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,079.69, 48,407.43 and 19,160.76 is: 26,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,079.69 : 48,407.43 = 19,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,079.69/48,407.43 = 19,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,079.69x = 48,407.43 × 19,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,079.69x = 927,523,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,523,148.45/35,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.46

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