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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.53, 48,422.70 and 19,173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.53, 48,422.70 and 19,173.35 is: 26,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.53 : 48,422.70 = 19,173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.53/48,422.70 = 19,173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.53x = 48,422.70 × 19,173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.53x = 928,425,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,425,132.93/35,086.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,461.01

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