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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.32, 48,534.82 and 19,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.32, 48,534.82 and 19,253.72 is: 26,570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.32 : 48,534.82 = 19,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.32/48,534.82 = 19,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.32x = 48,534.82 × 19,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.32x = 934,475,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,475,834.53/35,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.77

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