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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001.68, 48,302.60 and 19,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001.68, 48,302.60 and 19,086 is: 26,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001.68 : 48,302.60 = 19,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001.68/48,302.60 = 19,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001.68x = 48,302.60 × 19,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001.68x = 921,903,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,903,423.60/35,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,338.83

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