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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.96, 48,519.21 and 19,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.96, 48,519.21 and 19,243.36 is: 26,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.96 : 48,519.21 = 19,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.96/48,519.21 = 19,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.96x = 48,519.21 × 19,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.96x = 933,672,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,672,624.95/35,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.75

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