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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,087.02, 48,418.66 and 19,172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,087.02, 48,418.66 and 19,172.02 is: 26,456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,087.02 : 48,418.66 = 19,172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,087.02/48,418.66 = 19,172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,087.02x = 48,418.66 × 19,172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,087.02x = 928,283,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,283,517.89/35,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.61

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