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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.52, 48,369.20 and 19,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.52, 48,369.20 and 19,133.88 is: 26,405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.52 : 48,369.20 = 19,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.52/48,369.20 = 19,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.52x = 48,369.20 × 19,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.52x = 925,490,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,490,468.50/35,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,405.23

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