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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.42, 48,507.58 and 19,234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.42, 48,507.58 and 19,234.87 is: 26,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.42 : 48,507.58 = 19,234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.42/48,507.58 = 19,234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.42x = 48,507.58 × 19,234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.42x = 933,036,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,036,947.23/35,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.12

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