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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.91, 48,345.76 and 19,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.91, 48,345.76 and 19,117.62 is: 26,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.91 : 48,345.76 = 19,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.91/48,345.76 = 19,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.91x = 48,345.76 × 19,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.91x = 924,255,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,255,892.19/35,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.51

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