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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.18, 48,516.39 and 19,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.18, 48,516.39 and 19,241.22 is: 26,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.18 : 48,516.39 = 19,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.18/48,516.39 = 19,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.18x = 48,516.39 × 19,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.18x = 933,514,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,514,533.60/35,157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.60

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