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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.55, 48,344.49 and 19,117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.55, 48,344.49 and 19,117.26 is: 26,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.55 : 48,344.49 = 19,117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.55/48,344.49 = 19,117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.55x = 48,344.49 × 19,117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.55x = 924,214,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,214,184.90/35,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.59

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