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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.23, 48,422.55 and 19,173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.23, 48,422.55 and 19,173.31 is: 26,458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.23 : 48,422.55 = 19,173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.23/48,422.55 = 19,173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.23x = 48,422.55 × 19,173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.23x = 928,420,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,420,562.14/35,089.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.85

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