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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.59, 48,331.62 and 19,108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.59, 48,331.62 and 19,108.04 is: 26,368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.59 : 48,331.62 = 19,108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.59/48,331.62 = 19,108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.59x = 48,331.62 × 19,108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.59x = 923,522,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,522,286.57/35,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.58

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