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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.46, 48,536.67 and 19,256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.46, 48,536.67 and 19,256.91 is: 26,574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.46 : 48,536.67 = 19,256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.46/48,536.67 = 19,256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.46x = 48,536.67 × 19,256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.46x = 934,666,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,666,285.89/35,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.57

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