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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.54, 48,517.44 and 19,242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.54, 48,517.44 and 19,242.98 is: 26,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.54 : 48,517.44 = 19,242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.54/48,517.44 = 19,242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.54x = 48,517.44 × 19,242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.54x = 933,620,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,620,127.57/35,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.33

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