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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.52, 48,346.08 and 19,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.52, 48,346.08 and 19,118.88 is: 26,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.52 : 48,346.08 = 19,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.52/48,346.08 = 19,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.52x = 48,346.08 × 19,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.52x = 924,322,901.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,322,901.99/35,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.96

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