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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,037.24, 48,350.76 and 19,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,037.24, 48,350.76 and 19,121.28 is: 26,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,037.24 : 48,350.76 = 19,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,037.24/48,350.76 = 19,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,037.24x = 48,350.76 × 19,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,037.24x = 924,528,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,528,420.17/35,037.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.02

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