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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.48, 48,418.56 and 19,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.48, 48,418.56 and 19,171 is: 26,455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.48 : 48,418.56 = 19,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.48/48,418.56 = 19,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.48x = 48,418.56 × 19,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.48x = 928,232,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,232,213.76/35,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.55

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