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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.72, 48,506.55 and 19,234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.72, 48,506.55 and 19,234.17 is: 26,543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.72 : 48,506.55 = 19,234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.72/48,506.55 = 19,234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.72x = 48,506.55 × 19,234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.72x = 932,983,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,983,228.81/35,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.12

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