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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.08, 48,516.71 and 19,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.08, 48,516.71 and 19,241.53 is: 26,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.08 : 48,516.71 = 19,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.08/48,516.71 = 19,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.08x = 48,516.71 × 19,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.08x = 933,535,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,535,488.38/35,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,553.27

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