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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.72, 48,507.94 and 19,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.72, 48,507.94 and 19,235.16 is: 26,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.72 : 48,507.94 = 19,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.72/48,507.94 = 19,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.72x = 48,507.94 × 19,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.72x = 933,057,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,057,987.17/35,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.49

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