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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.48, 48,493.46 and 19,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.48, 48,493.46 and 19,224.74 is: 26,529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.48 : 48,493.46 = 19,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.48/48,493.46 = 19,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.48x = 48,493.46 × 19,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.48x = 932,274,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,274,160.20/35,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.92

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