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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.48, 48,419.26 and 19,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.48, 48,419.26 and 19,171.04 is: 26,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.48 : 48,419.26 = 19,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.48/48,419.26 = 19,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.48x = 48,419.26 × 19,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.48x = 928,247,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,247,570.23/35,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.99

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