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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.96, 48,517.83 and 19,242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.96, 48,517.83 and 19,242.36 is: 26,554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.96 : 48,517.83 = 19,242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.96/48,517.83 = 19,242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.96x = 48,517.83 × 19,242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.96x = 933,597,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,597,551.28/35,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,554.37

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