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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,289.54, 48,699.34 and 19,157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,289.54, 48,699.34 and 19,157.17 is: 26,436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,289.54 : 48,699.34 = 19,157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,289.54/48,699.34 = 19,157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,289.54x = 48,699.34 × 19,157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,289.54x = 932,941,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,941,535.27/35,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.77

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