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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.91, 48,520.49 and 19,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.91, 48,520.49 and 19,027.20 is: 26,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.91 : 48,520.49 = 19,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.91/48,520.49 = 19,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.91x = 48,520.49 × 19,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.91x = 923,209,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,209,067.33/35,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.44

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