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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.93, 48,534.21 and 19,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.93, 48,534.21 and 19,254.86 is: 26,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.93 : 48,534.21 = 19,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.93/48,534.21 = 19,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.93x = 48,534.21 × 19,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.93x = 934,519,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,519,176.09/35,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.30

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