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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.85, 48,523.41 and 19,247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.85, 48,523.41 and 19,247.31 is: 26,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.85 : 48,523.41 = 19,247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.85/48,523.41 = 19,247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.85x = 48,523.41 × 19,247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.85x = 933,945,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,945,114.53/35,161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.32

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