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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.79, 48,506.72 and 19,234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.79, 48,506.72 and 19,234.25 is: 26,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.79 : 48,506.72 = 19,234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.79/48,506.72 = 19,234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.79x = 48,506.72 × 19,234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.79x = 932,990,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,990,040.46/35,149.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.26

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