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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.90, 48,490.65 and 19,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.90, 48,490.65 and 19,222 is: 26,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.90 : 48,490.65 = 19,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.90/48,490.65 = 19,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.90x = 48,490.65 × 19,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.90x = 932,087,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,087,274.30/35,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,526.55

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