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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.87, 48,346.39 and 19,118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.87, 48,346.39 and 19,118.35 is: 26,383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.87 : 48,346.39 = 19,118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.87/48,346.39 = 19,118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.87x = 48,346.39 × 19,118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.87x = 924,302,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,302,867.93/35,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.88

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