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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.64, 48,518.87 and 19,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.64, 48,518.87 and 19,243.08 is: 26,555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.64 : 48,518.87 = 19,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.64/48,518.87 = 19,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.64x = 48,518.87 × 19,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.64x = 933,652,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,652,400.70/35,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.42

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