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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,037.96, 48,351.72 and 19,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,037.96, 48,351.72 and 19,122.53 is: 26,388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,037.96 : 48,351.72 = 19,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,037.96/48,351.72 = 19,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,037.96x = 48,351.72 × 19,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,037.96x = 924,607,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,607,035.61/35,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,388.72

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