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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,358.58, 48,795.12 and 19,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,358.58, 48,795.12 and 19,225.90 is: 26,531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,358.58 : 48,795.12 = 19,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,358.58/48,795.12 = 19,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,358.58x = 48,795.12 × 19,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,358.58x = 938,130,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,130,097.61/35,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,531.89

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