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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.36, 48,506.90 and 19,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.36, 48,506.90 and 19,233.80 is: 26,543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.36 : 48,506.90 = 19,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.36/48,506.90 = 19,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.36x = 48,506.90 × 19,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.36x = 932,972,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,972,013.22/35,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.07

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