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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.51, 48,303.26 and 19,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.51, 48,303.26 and 19,086.61 is: 26,339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.51 : 48,303.26 = 19,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.51/48,303.26 = 19,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.51x = 48,303.26 × 19,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.51x = 921,945,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,945,485.35/35,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,339.41

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