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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,091.07, 48,423.90 and 19,172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,091.07, 48,423.90 and 19,172.41 is: 26,456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,091.07 : 48,423.90 = 19,172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,091.07/48,423.90 = 19,172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,091.07x = 48,423.90 × 19,172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,091.07x = 928,402,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,402,864.60/35,091.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.96

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