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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.93, 48,531.51 and 19,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.93, 48,531.51 and 19,251.38 is: 26,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.93 : 48,531.51 = 19,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.93/48,531.51 = 19,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.93x = 48,531.51 × 19,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.93x = 934,298,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,298,298.33/35,166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.53

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