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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.78, 48,316.83 and 19,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.78, 48,316.83 and 19,096.22 is: 26,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.78 : 48,316.83 = 19,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.78/48,316.83 = 19,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.78x = 48,316.83 × 19,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.78x = 922,668,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,668,959.77/35,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,353.10

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