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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,048.43, 48,367.53 and 19,133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,048.43, 48,367.53 and 19,133.55 is: 26,404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,048.43 : 48,367.53 = 19,133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,048.43/48,367.53 = 19,133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,048.43x = 48,367.53 × 19,133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,048.43x = 925,442,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,442,553.63/35,048.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.68

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