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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.19, 48,537.09 and 19,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.19, 48,537.09 and 19,255.59 is: 26,573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.19 : 48,537.09 = 19,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.19/48,537.09 = 19,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.19x = 48,537.09 × 19,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.19x = 934,610,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,610,304.83/35,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.18

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