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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,053.38, 48,371.82 and 19,134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,053.38, 48,371.82 and 19,134.75 is: 26,404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,053.38 : 48,371.82 = 19,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,053.38/48,371.82 = 19,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,053.38x = 48,371.82 × 19,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,053.38x = 925,582,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,582,682.75/35,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.95

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