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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,148.93, 48,505.80 and 19,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,148.93, 48,505.80 and 19,233.51 is: 26,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,148.93 : 48,505.80 = 19,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,148.93/48,505.80 = 19,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,148.93x = 48,505.80 × 19,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,148.93x = 932,936,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,936,789.36/35,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.40

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