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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.56, 48,323.43 and 19,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.56, 48,323.43 and 19,101.02 is: 26,359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.56 : 48,323.43 = 19,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.56/48,323.43 = 19,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.56x = 48,323.43 × 19,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.56x = 923,026,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,026,561.28/35,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.72

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