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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,087.53, 48,421.43 and 19,172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,087.53, 48,421.43 and 19,172.65 is: 26,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,087.53 : 48,421.43 = 19,172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,087.53/48,421.43 = 19,172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,087.53x = 48,421.43 × 19,172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,087.53x = 928,367,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,367,034.03/35,087.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.60

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