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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,091.80, 48,424.62 and 19,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,091.80, 48,424.62 and 19,173.08 is: 26,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,091.80 : 48,424.62 = 19,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,091.80/48,424.62 = 19,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,091.80x = 48,424.62 × 19,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,091.80x = 928,449,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,449,113.23/35,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.72

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