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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.96, 48,534.10 and 19,252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.96, 48,534.10 and 19,252.39 is: 26,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.96 : 48,534.10 = 19,252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.96/48,534.10 = 19,252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.96x = 48,534.10 × 19,252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.96x = 934,397,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,397,421.50/35,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.30

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