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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.87, 48,510.33 and 19,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.87, 48,510.33 and 19,236.30 is: 26,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.87 : 48,510.33 = 19,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.87/48,510.33 = 19,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.87x = 48,510.33 × 19,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.87x = 933,159,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,159,260.98/35,151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.50

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