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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.28, 48,505.52 and 19,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.28, 48,505.52 and 19,233.48 is: 26,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.28 : 48,505.52 = 19,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.28/48,505.52 = 19,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.28x = 48,505.52 × 19,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.28x = 932,929,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,929,948.81/35,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.94

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