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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,087.73, 48,420.48 and 19,171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,087.73, 48,420.48 and 19,171.83 is: 26,456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,087.73 : 48,420.48 = 19,171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,087.73/48,420.48 = 19,171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,087.73x = 48,420.48 × 19,171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,087.73x = 928,309,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,309,211.08/35,087.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.80

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