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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.74, 48,317.97 and 19,097.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.74, 48,317.97 and 19,097.14 is: 26,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.74 : 48,317.97 = 19,097.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.74/48,317.97 = 19,097.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.74x = 48,317.97 × 19,097.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.74x = 922,735,037.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,735,037.61/35,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,354.27

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