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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.42, 48,517.22 and 19,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.42, 48,517.22 and 19,241.84 is: 26,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.42 : 48,517.22 = 19,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.42/48,517.22 = 19,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.42x = 48,517.22 × 19,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.42x = 933,560,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,560,245.69/35,157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,553.72

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