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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.67, 48,507.75 and 19,234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.67, 48,507.75 and 19,234.98 is: 26,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.67 : 48,507.75 = 19,234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.67/48,507.75 = 19,234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.67x = 48,507.75 × 19,234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.67x = 933,045,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,045,601.10/35,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.18

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