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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.42, 48,507.40 and 19,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.42, 48,507.40 and 19,236.54 is: 26,545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.42 : 48,507.40 = 19,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.42/48,507.40 = 19,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.42x = 48,507.40 × 19,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.42x = 933,114,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,114,249.77/35,151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.57

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