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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.10, 48,536.14 and 19,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.10, 48,536.14 and 19,255.54 is: 26,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.10 : 48,536.14 = 19,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.10/48,536.14 = 19,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.10x = 48,536.14 × 19,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.10x = 934,589,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,589,585.22/35,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.66

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