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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.20, 48,343.19 and 19,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.20, 48,343.19 and 19,116 is: 26,380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.20 : 48,343.19 = 19,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.20/48,343.19 = 19,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.20x = 48,343.19 × 19,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.20x = 924,128,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,128,324.46/35,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.15

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