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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.87, 48,346.91 and 19,118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.87, 48,346.91 and 19,118.65 is: 26,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.87 : 48,346.91 = 19,118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.87/48,346.91 = 19,118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.87x = 48,346.91 × 19,118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.87x = 924,327,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,327,596.76/35,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.83

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