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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.95, 48,344.21 and 19,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.95, 48,344.21 and 19,116.74 is: 26,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.95 : 48,344.21 = 19,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.95/48,344.21 = 19,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.95x = 48,344.21 × 19,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.95x = 924,183,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,183,355.77/35,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.16

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