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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.62, 48,304.62 and 19,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.62, 48,304.62 and 19,087.38 is: 26,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.62 : 48,304.62 = 19,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.62/48,304.62 = 19,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.62x = 48,304.62 × 19,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.62x = 922,008,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,008,637.70/35,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.13

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