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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.85, 48,488.46 and 19,221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.85, 48,488.46 and 19,221.11 is: 26,524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.85 : 48,488.46 = 19,221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.85/48,488.46 = 19,221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.85x = 48,488.46 × 19,221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.85x = 932,002,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,002,023.39/35,136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,524.92

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