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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.68, 48,506.40 and 19,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.68, 48,506.40 and 19,233.96 is: 26,542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.68 : 48,506.40 = 19,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.68/48,506.40 = 19,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.68x = 48,506.40 × 19,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.68x = 932,970,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,970,157.34/35,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.78

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