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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.73, 48,421.86 and 19,172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.73, 48,421.86 and 19,172.83 is: 26,458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.73 : 48,421.86 = 19,172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.73/48,421.86 = 19,172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.73x = 48,421.86 × 19,172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.73x = 928,384,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,384,090.06/35,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.18

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