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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,037.84, 48,352.38 and 19,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,037.84, 48,352.38 and 19,122.64 is: 26,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,037.84 : 48,352.38 = 19,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,037.84/48,352.38 = 19,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,037.84x = 48,352.38 × 19,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,037.84x = 924,625,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,625,155.88/35,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.33

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