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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.38, 48,364.58 and 19,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.38, 48,364.58 and 19,132.08 is: 26,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.38 : 48,364.58 = 19,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.38/48,364.58 = 19,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.38x = 48,364.58 × 19,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.38x = 925,315,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,315,013.73/35,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.83

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