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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,154.57, 48,513.21 and 19,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,154.57, 48,513.21 and 19,238.88 is: 26,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,154.57 : 48,513.21 = 19,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,154.57/48,513.21 = 19,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,154.57x = 48,513.21 × 19,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,154.57x = 933,339,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,339,825.60/35,154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.60

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