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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.58, 48,345.93 and 19,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.58, 48,345.93 and 19,118.16 is: 26,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.58 : 48,345.93 = 19,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.58/48,345.93 = 19,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.58x = 48,345.93 × 19,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.58x = 924,285,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,285,225.09/35,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.84

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