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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,073.68, 48,399.88 and 19,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,073.68, 48,399.88 and 19,155.08 is: 26,433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,073.68 : 48,399.88 = 19,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,073.68/48,399.88 = 19,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,073.68x = 48,399.88 × 19,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,073.68x = 927,103,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,103,573.39/35,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,433.03

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