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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.23, 48,323.46 and 19,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.23, 48,323.46 and 19,101.33 is: 26,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.23 : 48,323.46 = 19,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.23/48,323.46 = 19,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.23x = 48,323.46 × 19,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.23x = 923,042,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,042,609.04/35,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.67

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