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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.31, 48,336.72 and 19,111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.31, 48,336.72 and 19,111.75 is: 26,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.31 : 48,336.72 = 19,111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.31/48,336.72 = 19,111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.31x = 48,336.72 × 19,111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.31x = 923,799,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,799,308.46/35,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.69

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