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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.39, 48,347.82 and 19,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.39, 48,347.82 and 19,118.97 is: 26,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.39 : 48,347.82 = 19,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.39/48,347.82 = 19,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.39x = 48,347.82 × 19,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.39x = 924,360,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,360,520.15/35,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,384.38

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