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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.12, 48,346.73 and 19,118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.12, 48,346.73 and 19,118.59 is: 26,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.12 : 48,346.73 = 19,118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.12/48,346.73 = 19,118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.12x = 48,346.73 × 19,118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.12x = 924,321,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,321,308.71/35,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,384.21

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