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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.73, 48,419.10 and 19,170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.73, 48,419.10 and 19,170.83 is: 26,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.73 : 48,419.10 = 19,170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.73/48,419.10 = 19,170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.73x = 48,419.10 × 19,170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.73x = 928,234,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,234,455.90/35,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.43

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