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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.06, 48,503.99 and 19,232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.06, 48,503.99 and 19,232.59 is: 26,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.06 : 48,503.99 = 19,232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.06/48,503.99 = 19,232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.06x = 48,503.99 × 19,232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.06x = 932,857,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,857,353.03/35,147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.55

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