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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.97, 48,501.38 and 19,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.97, 48,501.38 and 19,230.41 is: 26,537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.97 : 48,501.38 = 19,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.97/48,501.38 = 19,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.97x = 48,501.38 × 19,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.97x = 932,701,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,701,592.30/35,145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.94

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