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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.62, 48,346.04 and 19,118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.62, 48,346.04 and 19,118.09 is: 26,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.62 : 48,346.04 = 19,118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.62/48,346.04 = 19,118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.62x = 48,346.04 × 19,118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.62x = 924,283,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,283,969.14/35,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.52

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