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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,139.58, 48,493.77 and 19,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,139.58, 48,493.77 and 19,223.66 is: 26,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,139.58 : 48,493.77 = 19,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,139.58/48,493.77 = 19,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,139.58x = 48,493.77 × 19,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,139.58x = 932,227,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,227,746.60/35,139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.28

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