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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023, 48,332.60 and 19,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023, 48,332.60 and 19,108.96 is: 26,370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023 : 48,332.60 = 19,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023/48,332.60 = 19,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023x = 48,332.60 × 19,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023x = 923,585,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,585,720.10/35,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,370.83

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