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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.64, 48,535.02 and 19,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.64, 48,535.02 and 19,253.04 is: 26,568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.64 : 48,535.02 = 19,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.64/48,535.02 = 19,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.64x = 48,535.02 × 19,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.64x = 934,446,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,446,681.46/35,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.19

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