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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,138.81, 48,490.85 and 19,223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,138.81, 48,490.85 and 19,223.53 is: 26,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,138.81 : 48,490.85 = 19,223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,138.81/48,490.85 = 19,223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,138.81x = 48,490.85 × 19,223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,138.81x = 932,165,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,165,236.53/35,138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,528.08

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