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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,038.58, 48,352.98 and 19,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,038.58, 48,352.98 and 19,122.68 is: 26,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,038.58 : 48,352.98 = 19,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,038.58/48,352.98 = 19,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,038.58x = 48,352.98 × 19,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,038.58x = 924,638,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,638,563.59/35,038.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.16

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