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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.42, 48,332.48 and 19,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.42, 48,332.48 and 19,108.20 is: 26,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.42 : 48,332.48 = 19,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.42/48,332.48 = 19,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.42x = 48,332.48 × 19,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.42x = 923,546,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,546,694.34/35,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.40

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