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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.32, 48,508.82 and 19,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.32, 48,508.82 and 19,235.76 is: 26,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.32 : 48,508.82 = 19,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.32/48,508.82 = 19,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.32x = 48,508.82 × 19,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.32x = 933,103,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,103,923.22/35,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.35

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