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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,146.73, 48,502.42 and 19,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,146.73, 48,502.42 and 19,231.16 is: 26,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,146.73 : 48,502.42 = 19,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,146.73/48,502.42 = 19,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,146.73x = 48,502.42 × 19,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,146.73x = 932,757,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,757,508.82/35,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.95

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