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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.92, 48,533.72 and 19,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.92, 48,533.72 and 19,253.12 is: 26,569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.92 : 48,533.72 = 19,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.92/48,533.72 = 19,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.92x = 48,533.72 × 19,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.92x = 934,425,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,425,535.21/35,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.64

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