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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,028.79, 48,339.69 and 19,113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,028.79, 48,339.69 and 19,113.23 is: 26,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,028.79 : 48,339.69 = 19,113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,028.79/48,339.69 = 19,113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,028.79x = 48,339.69 × 19,113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,028.79x = 923,927,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,927,613.10/35,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.24

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