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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.36, 48,303.89 and 19,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.36, 48,303.89 and 19,087.48 is: 26,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.36 : 48,303.89 = 19,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.36/48,303.89 = 19,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.36x = 48,303.89 × 19,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.36x = 921,999,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,999,534.30/35,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.07

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