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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.53, 48,518.82 and 19,243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.53, 48,518.82 and 19,243.98 is: 26,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.53 : 48,518.82 = 19,243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.53/48,518.82 = 19,243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.53x = 48,518.82 × 19,243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.53x = 933,695,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,695,201.70/35,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,556.72

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