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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,053.38, 48,373.42 and 19,137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,053.38, 48,373.42 and 19,137.83 is: 26,410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,053.38 : 48,373.42 = 19,137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,053.38/48,373.42 = 19,137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,053.38x = 48,373.42 × 19,137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,053.38x = 925,762,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,762,361.57/35,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,410.07

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