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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.46, 48,530.66 and 19,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.46, 48,530.66 and 19,249.89 is: 26,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.46 : 48,530.66 = 19,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.46/48,530.66 = 19,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.46x = 48,530.66 × 19,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.46x = 934,209,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,209,770.38/35,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,563.85

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