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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.35, 48,346.71 and 19,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.35, 48,346.71 and 19,117.80 is: 26,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.35 : 48,346.71 = 19,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.35/48,346.71 = 19,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.35x = 48,346.71 × 19,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.35x = 924,282,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,282,605.42/35,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.94

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