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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,144.97, 48,499.98 and 19,229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,144.97, 48,499.98 and 19,229.39 is: 26,536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,144.97 : 48,499.98 = 19,229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,144.97/48,499.98 = 19,229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,144.97x = 48,499.98 × 19,229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,144.97x = 932,624,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,624,787.91/35,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,536.51

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