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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.80, 48,517.86 and 19,243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.80, 48,517.86 and 19,243.28 is: 26,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.80 : 48,517.86 = 19,243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.80/48,517.86 = 19,243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.80x = 48,517.86 × 19,243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.80x = 933,642,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,642,522.39/35,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.78

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