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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.49, 48,533.42 and 19,251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.49, 48,533.42 and 19,251.86 is: 26,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.49 : 48,533.42 = 19,251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.49/48,533.42 = 19,251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.49x = 48,533.42 × 19,251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.49x = 934,358,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,358,412.62/35,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,566.54

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