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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.63, 48,509.25 and 19,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.63, 48,509.25 and 19,236.08 is: 26,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.63 : 48,509.25 = 19,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.63/48,509.25 = 19,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.63x = 48,509.25 × 19,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.63x = 933,127,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,127,813.74/35,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.79

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