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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.85, 48,512.39 and 19,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.85, 48,512.39 and 19,238.43 is: 26,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.85 : 48,512.39 = 19,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.85/48,512.39 = 19,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.85x = 48,512.39 × 19,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.85x = 933,302,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,302,122.96/35,153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.07

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