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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,083.53, 48,418.56 and 19,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,083.53, 48,418.56 and 19,170.34 is: 26,456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,083.53 : 48,418.56 = 19,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,083.53/48,418.56 = 19,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,083.53x = 48,418.56 × 19,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,083.53x = 928,200,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,200,136.46/35,083.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.86

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