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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.40, 48,388.26 and 19,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.40, 48,388.26 and 19,148.52 is: 26,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.40 : 48,388.26 = 19,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.40/48,388.26 = 19,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.40x = 48,388.26 × 19,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.40x = 926,563,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,563,564.38/35,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.38

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