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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.38, 48,387.54 and 19,147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.38, 48,387.54 and 19,147.42 is: 26,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.38 : 48,387.54 = 19,147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.38/48,387.54 = 19,147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.38x = 48,387.54 × 19,147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.38x = 926,496,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,496,551.15/35,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.48

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