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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.76, 48,506.66 and 19,234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.76, 48,506.66 and 19,234.21 is: 26,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.76 : 48,506.66 = 19,234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.76/48,506.66 = 19,234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.76x = 48,506.66 × 19,234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.76x = 932,987,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,987,042.31/35,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.20

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