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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.16, 48,422.28 and 19,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.16, 48,422.28 and 19,173.28 is: 26,459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.16 : 48,422.28 = 19,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.16/48,422.28 = 19,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.16x = 48,422.28 × 19,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.16x = 928,413,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,413,932.68/35,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.46

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