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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.97, 48,524.97 and 19,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.97, 48,524.97 and 19,248.42 is: 26,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.97 : 48,524.97 = 19,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.97/48,524.97 = 19,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.97x = 48,524.97 × 19,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.97x = 934,029,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,029,003.05/35,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.86

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