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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.58, 48,347.31 and 19,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.58, 48,347.31 and 19,119.16 is: 26,384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.58 : 48,347.31 = 19,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.58/48,347.31 = 19,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.58x = 48,347.31 × 19,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.58x = 924,359,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,359,955.46/35,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,384.22

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