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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.42, 48,531.72 and 19,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.42, 48,531.72 and 19,251.53 is: 26,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.42 : 48,531.72 = 19,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.42/48,531.72 = 19,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.42x = 48,531.72 × 19,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.42x = 934,309,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,309,863.53/35,167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.48

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