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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.98, 48,511.84 and 19,238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.98, 48,511.84 and 19,238.11 is: 26,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.98 : 48,511.84 = 19,238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.98/48,511.84 = 19,238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.98x = 48,511.84 × 19,238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.98x = 933,275,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,275,775.47/35,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.23

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