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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.73, 48,532.61 and 19,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.73, 48,532.61 and 19,253.45 is: 26,569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.73 : 48,532.61 = 19,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.73/48,532.61 = 19,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.73x = 48,532.61 × 19,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.73x = 934,419,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,419,985.48/35,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.63

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