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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.57, 48,642.02 and 19,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.57, 48,642.02 and 19,114.91 is: 26,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.57 : 48,642.02 = 19,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.57/48,642.02 = 19,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.57x = 48,642.02 × 19,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.57x = 929,787,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,787,495.73/35,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.77

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