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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.89, 48,303.36 and 19,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.89, 48,303.36 and 19,086.98 is: 26,339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.89 : 48,303.36 = 19,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.89/48,303.36 = 19,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.89x = 48,303.36 × 19,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.89x = 921,965,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,965,024.74/35,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,339.68

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