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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.58, 48,522.89 and 19,245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.58, 48,522.89 and 19,245.89 is: 26,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.58 : 48,522.89 = 19,245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.58/48,522.89 = 19,245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.58x = 48,522.89 × 19,245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.58x = 933,865,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,865,864.58/35,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,559.27

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