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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.93, 48,537.23 and 19,256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.93, 48,537.23 and 19,256.37 is: 26,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.93 : 48,537.23 = 19,256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.93/48,537.23 = 19,256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.93x = 48,537.23 × 19,256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.93x = 934,650,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,650,907.80/35,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.78

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