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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.96, 48,520.59 and 19,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.96, 48,520.59 and 19,244.36 is: 26,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.96 : 48,520.59 = 19,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.96/48,520.59 = 19,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.96x = 48,520.59 × 19,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.96x = 933,747,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,747,701.37/35,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.13

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