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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.55, 48,518.90 and 19,244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.55, 48,518.90 and 19,244.03 is: 26,556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.55 : 48,518.90 = 19,244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.55/48,518.90 = 19,244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.55x = 48,518.90 × 19,244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.55x = 933,698,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,698,828.35/35,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,556.81

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