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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,139.29, 48,492.36 and 19,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,139.29, 48,492.36 and 19,224 is: 26,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,139.29 : 48,492.36 = 19,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,139.29/48,492.36 = 19,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,139.29x = 48,492.36 × 19,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,139.29x = 932,217,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,217,128.64/35,139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.20

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