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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.44, 48,688.10 and 19,149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.44, 48,688.10 and 19,149.38 is: 26,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.44 : 48,688.10 = 19,149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.44/48,688.10 = 19,149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.44x = 48,688.10 × 19,149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.44x = 932,346,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,346,928.38/35,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.24

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