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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.86, 48,508.18 and 19,235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.86, 48,508.18 and 19,235.31 is: 26,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.86 : 48,508.18 = 19,235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.86/48,508.18 = 19,235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.86x = 48,508.18 × 19,235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.86x = 933,069,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,069,879.84/35,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.72

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