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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.77, 48,323.50 and 19,101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.77, 48,323.50 and 19,101.56 is: 26,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.77 : 48,323.50 = 19,101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.77/48,323.50 = 19,101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.77x = 48,323.50 × 19,101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.77x = 923,053,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,053,897.53/35,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.34

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