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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.85, 48,534.39 and 19,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.85, 48,534.39 and 19,254.28 is: 26,570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.85 : 48,534.39 = 19,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.85/48,534.39 = 19,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.85x = 48,534.39 × 19,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.85x = 934,494,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,494,840.86/35,169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.91

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