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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.22, 48,536.36 and 19,256.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.22, 48,536.36 and 19,256.66 is: 26,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.22 : 48,536.36 = 19,256.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.22/48,536.36 = 19,256.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.22x = 48,536.36 × 19,256.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.22x = 934,648,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,648,182.16/35,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.23

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