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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.96, 48,367.10 and 19,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.96, 48,367.10 and 19,133.88 is: 26,405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.96 : 48,367.10 = 19,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.96/48,367.10 = 19,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.96x = 48,367.10 × 19,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.96x = 925,450,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,450,287.35/35,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,405.25

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