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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.86, 48,524.79 and 19,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.86, 48,524.79 and 19,248.31 is: 26,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.86 : 48,524.79 = 19,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.86/48,524.79 = 19,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.86x = 48,524.79 × 19,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.86x = 934,020,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,020,200.60/35,162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.70

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