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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,004.72, 48,306.78 and 19,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,004.72, 48,306.78 and 19,088.82 is: 26,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,004.72 : 48,306.78 = 19,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,004.72/48,306.78 = 19,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,004.72x = 48,306.78 × 19,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,004.72x = 922,119,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,119,428.20/35,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,342.72

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