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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.70, 48,338.33 and 19,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.70, 48,338.33 and 19,112.48 is: 26,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.70 : 48,338.33 = 19,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.70/48,338.33 = 19,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.70x = 48,338.33 × 19,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.70x = 923,865,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,865,365.36/35,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.28

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