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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,020.71, 48,326.90 and 19,104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,020.71, 48,326.90 and 19,104.21 is: 26,362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,020.71 : 48,326.90 = 19,104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,020.71/48,326.90 = 19,104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,020.71x = 48,326.90 × 19,104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,020.71x = 923,247,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,247,150.73/35,020.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.89

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