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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,155.38, 48,514.42 and 19,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,155.38, 48,514.42 and 19,239.84 is: 26,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,155.38 : 48,514.42 = 19,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,155.38/48,514.42 = 19,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,155.38x = 48,514.42 × 19,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,155.38x = 933,409,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,409,678.49/35,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,550.98

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