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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,084.28, 48,419.60 and 19,171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,084.28, 48,419.60 and 19,171.09 is: 26,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,084.28 : 48,419.60 = 19,171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,084.28/48,419.60 = 19,171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,084.28x = 48,419.60 × 19,171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,084.28x = 928,256,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,256,292.46/35,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.90

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