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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.38, 48,367.46 and 19,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.38, 48,367.46 and 19,133.96 is: 26,404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.38 : 48,367.46 = 19,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.38/48,367.46 = 19,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.38x = 48,367.46 × 19,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.38x = 925,460,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,460,850.94/35,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.49

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