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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.78, 48,344.13 and 19,116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.78, 48,344.13 and 19,116.36 is: 26,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.78 : 48,344.13 = 19,116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.78/48,344.13 = 19,116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.78x = 48,344.13 × 19,116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.78x = 924,163,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,163,792.97/35,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.73

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