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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,037.87, 48,351.57 and 19,122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,037.87, 48,351.57 and 19,122.43 is: 26,388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,037.87 : 48,351.57 = 19,122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,037.87/48,351.57 = 19,122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,037.87x = 48,351.57 × 19,122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,037.87x = 924,599,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,599,512.72/35,037.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,388.58

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