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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,140.59, 48,493.96 and 19,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,140.59, 48,493.96 and 19,225.10 is: 26,530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,140.59 : 48,493.96 = 19,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,140.59/48,493.96 = 19,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,140.59x = 48,493.96 × 19,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,140.59x = 932,301,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,301,303.57/35,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,530.61

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