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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.58, 48,505.77 and 19,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.58, 48,505.77 and 19,235.34 is: 26,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.58 : 48,505.77 = 19,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.58/48,505.77 = 19,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.58x = 48,505.77 × 19,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.58x = 933,024,977.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,024,977.91/35,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.66

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