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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.20, 48,345.95 and 19,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.20, 48,345.95 and 19,118 is: 26,382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.20 : 48,345.95 = 19,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.20/48,345.95 = 19,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.20x = 48,345.95 × 19,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.20x = 924,277,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,277,872.10/35,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.91

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