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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.74, 48,302.73 and 19,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.74, 48,302.73 and 19,087.50 is: 26,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.74 : 48,302.73 = 19,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.74/48,302.73 = 19,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.74x = 48,302.73 × 19,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.74x = 921,978,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,978,358.88/35,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.18

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