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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001.70, 48,302.57 and 19,086.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001.70, 48,302.57 and 19,086.41 is: 26,339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001.70 : 48,302.57 = 19,086.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001.70/48,302.57 = 19,086.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001.70x = 48,302.57 × 19,086.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001.70x = 921,922,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,922,823.55/35,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,339.37

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