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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.87, 48,332.97 and 19,107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.87, 48,332.97 and 19,107.99 is: 26,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.87 : 48,332.97 = 19,107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.87/48,332.97 = 19,107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.87x = 48,332.97 × 19,107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.87x = 923,545,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,545,907.43/35,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.80

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