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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.46, 48,421.52 and 19,172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.46, 48,421.52 and 19,172.58 is: 26,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.46 : 48,421.52 = 19,172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.46/48,421.52 = 19,172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.46x = 48,421.52 × 19,172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.46x = 928,365,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,365,465.92/35,088.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.86

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