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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.98, 48,526.34 and 19,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.98, 48,526.34 and 19,249.44 is: 26,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.98 : 48,526.34 = 19,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.98/48,526.34 = 19,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.98x = 48,526.34 × 19,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.98x = 934,104,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,104,870.25/35,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,564.25

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