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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.97, 48,317.90 and 19,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.97, 48,317.90 and 19,097.51 is: 26,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.97 : 48,317.90 = 19,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.97/48,317.90 = 19,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.97x = 48,317.90 × 19,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.97x = 922,751,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,751,241.35/35,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,354.55

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