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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.27, 48,496.91 and 19,227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.27, 48,496.91 and 19,227.11 is: 26,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.27 : 48,496.91 = 19,227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.27/48,496.91 = 19,227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.27x = 48,496.91 × 19,227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.27x = 932,455,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,455,423.23/35,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.24

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