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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001.76, 48,301.84 and 19,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001.76, 48,301.84 and 19,086.32 is: 26,338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001.76 : 48,301.84 = 19,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001.76/48,301.84 = 19,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001.76x = 48,301.84 × 19,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001.76x = 921,904,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,904,374.83/35,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,338.80

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