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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.94, 48,512.49 and 19,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.94, 48,512.49 and 19,238.52 is: 26,549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.94 : 48,512.49 = 19,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.94/48,512.49 = 19,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.94x = 48,512.49 × 19,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.94x = 933,308,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,308,509.11/35,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.19

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