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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,385.62, 48,832.54 and 19,253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,385.62, 48,832.54 and 19,253.01 is: 26,569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,385.62 : 48,832.54 = 19,253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,385.62/48,832.54 = 19,253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,385.62x = 48,832.54 × 19,253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,385.62x = 940,173,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,173,515.93/35,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.37

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