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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,038.54, 48,352.83 and 19,122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,038.54, 48,352.83 and 19,122.85 is: 26,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,038.54 : 48,352.83 = 19,122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,038.54/48,352.83 = 19,122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,038.54x = 48,352.83 × 19,122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,038.54x = 924,643,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,643,673.40/35,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.34

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