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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.38, 48,323.28 and 19,101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.38, 48,323.28 and 19,101.41 is: 26,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.38 : 48,323.28 = 19,101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.38/48,323.28 = 19,101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.38x = 48,323.28 × 19,101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.38x = 923,042,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,042,783.82/35,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.31

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