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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.96, 48,532.73 and 19,251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.96, 48,532.73 and 19,251.39 is: 26,565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.96 : 48,532.73 = 19,251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.96/48,532.73 = 19,251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.96x = 48,532.73 × 19,251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.96x = 934,322,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,322,416.74/35,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.92

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