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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.24, 48,529.08 and 19,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.24, 48,529.08 and 19,251 is: 26,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.24 : 48,529.08 = 19,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.24/48,529.08 = 19,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.24x = 48,529.08 × 19,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.24x = 934,233,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,233,319.08/35,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,566.20

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