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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.39, 48,689.51 and 19,149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.39, 48,689.51 and 19,149.35 is: 26,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.39 : 48,689.51 = 19,149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.39/48,689.51 = 19,149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.39x = 48,689.51 × 19,149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.39x = 932,372,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,372,129.12/35,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.99

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