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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.27, 48,493.74 and 19,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.27, 48,493.74 and 19,225 is: 26,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.27 : 48,493.74 = 19,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.27/48,493.74 = 19,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.27x = 48,493.74 × 19,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.27x = 932,292,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,292,151.50/35,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,530.59

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