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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.85, 48,511.67 and 19,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.85, 48,511.67 and 19,237.98 is: 26,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.85 : 48,511.67 = 19,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.85/48,511.67 = 19,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.85x = 48,511.67 × 19,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.85x = 933,266,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,266,441.04/35,153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.06

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