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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.08, 48,603.86 and 19,087.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.08, 48,603.86 and 19,087.42 is: 26,340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.08 : 48,603.86 = 19,087.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.08/48,603.86 = 19,087.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.08x = 48,603.86 × 19,087.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.08x = 927,722,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,722,289.44/35,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.72

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