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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,435.88, 48,901.52 and 19,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,435.88, 48,901.52 and 19,303.11 is: 26,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,435.88 : 48,901.52 = 19,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,435.88/48,901.52 = 19,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,435.88x = 48,901.52 × 19,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,435.88x = 943,951,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,951,467.98/35,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.30

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