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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.35, 48,507.31 and 19,236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.35, 48,507.31 and 19,236.47 is: 26,545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.35 : 48,507.31 = 19,236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.35/48,507.31 = 19,236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.35x = 48,507.31 × 19,236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.35x = 933,109,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,109,558.91/35,151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.48

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