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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.69, 48,517.64 and 19,242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.69, 48,517.64 and 19,242.54 is: 26,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.69 : 48,517.64 = 19,242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.69/48,517.64 = 19,242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.69x = 48,517.64 × 19,242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.69x = 933,602,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,602,628.41/35,157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,554.72

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