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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.71, 48,506.46 and 19,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.71, 48,506.46 and 19,016.97 is: 26,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.71 : 48,506.46 = 19,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.71/48,506.46 = 19,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.71x = 48,506.46 × 19,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.71x = 922,445,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,445,694.90/35,149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,243.34

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