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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.26, 48,508.74 and 19,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.26, 48,508.74 and 19,235.71 is: 26,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.26 : 48,508.74 = 19,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.26/48,508.74 = 19,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.26x = 48,508.74 × 19,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.26x = 933,099,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,099,716.38/35,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.27

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