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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.27, 48,321.66 and 19,101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.27, 48,321.66 and 19,101.29 is: 26,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.27 : 48,321.66 = 19,101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.27/48,321.66 = 19,101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.27x = 48,321.66 × 19,101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.27x = 923,005,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,005,870.96/35,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.35

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