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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036, 48,350.71 and 19,121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036, 48,350.71 and 19,121.47 is: 26,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036 : 48,350.71 = 19,121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036/48,350.71 = 19,121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036x = 48,350.71 × 19,121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036x = 924,536,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,536,555.14/35,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,388.19

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