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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.73, 48,489.33 and 19,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.73, 48,489.33 and 19,221.64 is: 26,525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.73 : 48,489.33 = 19,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.73/48,489.33 = 19,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.73x = 48,489.33 × 19,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.73x = 932,044,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,044,395.96/35,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,525.46

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