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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.93, 48,420.66 and 19,172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.93, 48,420.66 and 19,172.37 is: 26,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.93 : 48,420.66 = 19,172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.93/48,420.66 = 19,172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.93x = 48,420.66 × 19,172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.93x = 928,338,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,338,809.16/35,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.25

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