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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.42, 48,511.52 and 19,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.42, 48,511.52 and 19,237.83 is: 26,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.42 : 48,511.52 = 19,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.42/48,511.52 = 19,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.42x = 48,511.52 × 19,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.42x = 933,256,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,256,132.24/35,153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.09

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