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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,053.69, 48,374.79 and 19,138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,053.69, 48,374.79 and 19,138.21 is: 26,411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,053.69 : 48,374.79 = 19,138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,053.69/48,374.79 = 19,138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,053.69x = 48,374.79 × 19,138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,053.69x = 925,806,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,806,889.73/35,053.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,411.11

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