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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.56, 48,502.86 and 19,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.56, 48,502.86 and 19,232.40 is: 26,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.56 : 48,502.86 = 19,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.56/48,502.86 = 19,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.56x = 48,502.86 × 19,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.56x = 932,826,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,826,404.66/35,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.04

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