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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.73, 48,510.69 and 19,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.73, 48,510.69 and 19,237.17 is: 26,547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.73 : 48,510.69 = 19,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.73/48,510.69 = 19,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.73x = 48,510.69 × 19,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.73x = 933,208,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,208,390.35/35,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,547.26

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