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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.33, 48,521.71 and 19,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.33, 48,521.71 and 19,244.44 is: 26,557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.33 : 48,521.71 = 19,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.33/48,521.71 = 19,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.33x = 48,521.71 × 19,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.33x = 933,772,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,772,894.44/35,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.57

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