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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.70, 48,536.40 and 19,254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.70, 48,536.40 and 19,254.07 is: 26,569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.70 : 48,536.40 = 19,254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.70/48,536.40 = 19,254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.70x = 48,536.40 × 19,254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.70x = 934,523,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,523,121.81/35,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.56

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