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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,028.82, 48,339.92 and 19,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,028.82, 48,339.92 and 19,113.60 is: 26,376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,028.82 : 48,339.92 = 19,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,028.82/48,339.92 = 19,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,028.82x = 48,339.92 × 19,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,028.82x = 923,949,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,949,894.91/35,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.85

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