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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.08, 48,494.46 and 19,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.08, 48,494.46 and 19,224.16 is: 26,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.08 : 48,494.46 = 19,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.08/48,494.46 = 19,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.08x = 48,494.46 × 19,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.08x = 932,265,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,265,258.15/35,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.97

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