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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,037.77, 48,351.87 and 19,122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,037.77, 48,351.87 and 19,122.89 is: 26,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,037.77 : 48,351.87 = 19,122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,037.77/48,351.87 = 19,122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,037.77x = 48,351.87 × 19,122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,037.77x = 924,627,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,627,249.54/35,037.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.45

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