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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,139.53, 48,492.99 and 19,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,139.53, 48,492.99 and 19,224.24 is: 26,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,139.53 : 48,492.99 = 19,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,139.53/48,492.99 = 19,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,139.53x = 48,492.99 × 19,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,139.53x = 932,240,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,240,878.08/35,139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.69

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