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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.19, 48,506.58 and 19,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.19, 48,506.58 and 19,233.98 is: 26,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.19 : 48,506.58 = 19,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.19/48,506.58 = 19,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.19x = 48,506.58 × 19,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.19x = 932,974,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,974,347.06/35,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.27

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