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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.24, 48,419.68 and 19,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.24, 48,419.68 and 19,171.36 is: 26,456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.24 : 48,419.68 = 19,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.24/48,419.68 = 19,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.24x = 48,419.68 × 19,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.24x = 928,271,116.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,271,116.36/35,086.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.84

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