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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.38, 48,365.88 and 19,133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.38, 48,365.88 and 19,133.82 is: 26,403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.38 : 48,365.88 = 19,133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.38/48,365.88 = 19,133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.38x = 48,365.88 × 19,133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.38x = 925,423,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,423,970.31/35,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,403.44

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