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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.08, 48,419.52 and 19,172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.08, 48,419.52 and 19,172.66 is: 26,457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.08 : 48,419.52 = 19,172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.08/48,419.52 = 19,172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.08x = 48,419.52 × 19,172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.08x = 928,330,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,330,994.32/35,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.16

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