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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.78, 48,331.71 and 19,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.78, 48,331.71 and 19,107.36 is: 26,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.78 : 48,331.71 = 19,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.78/48,331.71 = 19,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.78x = 48,331.71 × 19,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.78x = 923,491,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,491,382.39/35,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.31

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