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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.22, 48,503.11 and 19,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.22, 48,503.11 and 19,231.66 is: 26,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.22 : 48,503.11 = 19,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.22/48,503.11 = 19,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.22x = 48,503.11 × 19,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.22x = 932,795,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,795,320.46/35,147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.66

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