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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.83, 48,420.09 and 19,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.83, 48,420.09 and 19,171.26 is: 26,456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.83 : 48,420.09 = 19,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.83/48,420.09 = 19,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.83x = 48,420.09 × 19,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.83x = 928,274,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,274,134.61/35,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.48

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