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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.28, 48,503.82 and 19,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.28, 48,503.82 and 19,232.12 is: 26,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.28 : 48,503.82 = 19,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.28/48,503.82 = 19,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.28x = 48,503.82 × 19,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.28x = 932,831,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,831,286.70/35,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.15

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