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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.86, 48,506.21 and 19,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.86, 48,506.21 and 19,233.30 is: 26,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.86 : 48,506.21 = 19,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.86/48,506.21 = 19,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.86x = 48,506.21 × 19,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.86x = 932,934,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,934,488.79/35,148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.38

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