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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.87, 48,507.57 and 19,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.87, 48,507.57 and 19,234.30 is: 26,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.87 : 48,507.57 = 19,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.87/48,507.57 = 19,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.87x = 48,507.57 × 19,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.87x = 933,009,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,009,153.65/35,149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.74

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