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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.83, 48,505.17 and 19,232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.83, 48,505.17 and 19,232.31 is: 26,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.83 : 48,505.17 = 19,232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.83/48,505.17 = 19,232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.83x = 48,505.17 × 19,232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.83x = 932,866,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,866,466.04/35,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.23

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