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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.89, 48,584.76 and 19,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.89, 48,584.76 and 19,073.53 is: 26,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.89 : 48,584.76 = 19,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.89/48,584.76 = 19,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.89x = 48,584.76 × 19,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.89x = 926,682,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,682,700.61/35,205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.81

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