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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.82, 48,506.75 and 19,234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.82, 48,506.75 and 19,234.27 is: 26,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.82 : 48,506.75 = 19,234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.82/48,506.75 = 19,234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.82x = 48,506.75 × 19,234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.82x = 932,991,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,991,690.06/35,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.29

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