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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.24, 48,303.42 and 19,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.24, 48,303.42 and 19,088 is: 26,340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.24 : 48,303.42 = 19,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.24/48,303.42 = 19,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.24x = 48,303.42 × 19,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.24x = 922,015,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,015,680.96/35,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.87

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