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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,083.94, 48,415.72 and 19,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,083.94, 48,415.72 and 19,168.50 is: 26,452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,083.94 : 48,415.72 = 19,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,083.94/48,415.72 = 19,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,083.94x = 48,415.72 × 19,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,083.94x = 928,056,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,056,728.82/35,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.47

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