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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.87, 48,347.76 and 19,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.87, 48,347.76 and 19,119.34 is: 26,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.87 : 48,347.76 = 19,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.87/48,347.76 = 19,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.87x = 48,347.76 × 19,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.87x = 924,377,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,377,261.68/35,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.25

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