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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.41, 48,536.06 and 19,253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.41, 48,536.06 and 19,253.79 is: 26,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.41 : 48,536.06 = 19,253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.41/48,536.06 = 19,253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.41x = 48,536.06 × 19,253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.41x = 934,503,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,503,010.40/35,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.21

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