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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.87, 48,530.31 and 19,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.87, 48,530.31 and 19,251.35 is: 26,566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.87 : 48,530.31 = 19,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.87/48,530.31 = 19,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.87x = 48,530.31 × 19,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.87x = 934,274,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,274,285.98/35,166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,566.89

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