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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.80, 48,519.24 and 19,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.80, 48,519.24 and 19,244.28 is: 26,557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.80 : 48,519.24 = 19,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.80/48,519.24 = 19,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.80x = 48,519.24 × 19,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.80x = 933,717,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,717,839.95/35,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.16

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