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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.08, 48,601.10 and 19,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.08, 48,601.10 and 19,085.42 is: 26,337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.08 : 48,601.10 = 19,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.08/48,601.10 = 19,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.08x = 48,601.10 × 19,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.08x = 927,572,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,572,575.18/35,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,337.97

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