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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.23, 48,321.86 and 19,100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.23, 48,321.86 and 19,100.36 is: 26,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.23 : 48,321.86 = 19,100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.23/48,321.86 = 19,100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.23x = 48,321.86 × 19,100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.23x = 922,964,584.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,964,584.76/35,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,358.20

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