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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.43, 48,529.44 and 19,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.43, 48,529.44 and 19,249.88 is: 26,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.43 : 48,529.44 = 19,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.43/48,529.44 = 19,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.43x = 48,529.44 × 19,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.43x = 934,185,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,185,653.82/35,165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.46

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