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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,383.16, 48,829.57 and 19,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,383.16, 48,829.57 and 19,251.38 is: 26,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,383.16 : 48,829.57 = 19,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,383.16/48,829.57 = 19,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,383.16x = 48,829.57 × 19,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,383.16x = 940,036,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,036,607.31/35,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.34

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