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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,088.98, 48,422.21 and 19,173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,088.98, 48,422.21 and 19,173.06 is: 26,458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,088.98 : 48,422.21 = 19,173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,088.98/48,422.21 = 19,173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,088.98x = 48,422.21 × 19,173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,088.98x = 928,401,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,401,841.80/35,088.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.51

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