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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.52, 48,507.92 and 19,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.52, 48,507.92 and 19,234.90 is: 26,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.52 : 48,507.92 = 19,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.52/48,507.92 = 19,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.52x = 48,507.92 × 19,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.52x = 933,044,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,044,990.41/35,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.52

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