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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.38, 48,511.66 and 19,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.38, 48,511.66 and 19,237.84 is: 26,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.38 : 48,511.66 = 19,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.38/48,511.66 = 19,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.38x = 48,511.66 × 19,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.38x = 933,259,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,259,553.21/35,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.22

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