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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.25, 48,505.97 and 19,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.25, 48,505.97 and 19,233.70 is: 26,542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.25 : 48,505.97 = 19,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.25/48,505.97 = 19,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.25x = 48,505.97 × 19,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.25x = 932,949,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,949,434.28/35,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.51

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