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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.20, 48,344.57 and 19,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.20, 48,344.57 and 19,117 is: 26,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.20 : 48,344.57 = 19,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.20/48,344.57 = 19,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.20x = 48,344.57 × 19,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.20x = 924,203,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,203,144.69/35,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.53

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