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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.58, 48,420.21 and 19,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.58, 48,420.21 and 19,173.16 is: 26,457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.58 : 48,420.21 = 19,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.58/48,420.21 = 19,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.58x = 48,420.21 × 19,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.58x = 928,368,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,368,433.56/35,088.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.85

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