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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.58, 48,347.46 and 19,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.58, 48,347.46 and 19,118.68 is: 26,383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.58 : 48,347.46 = 19,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.58/48,347.46 = 19,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.58x = 48,347.46 × 19,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.58x = 924,339,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,339,616.55/35,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.64

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