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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,084.53, 48,419.94 and 19,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,084.53, 48,419.94 and 19,171.34 is: 26,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,084.53 : 48,419.94 = 19,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,084.53/48,419.94 = 19,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,084.53x = 48,419.94 × 19,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,084.53x = 928,275,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,275,132.52/35,084.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.25

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