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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,173.62, 48,539.43 and 19,257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,173.62, 48,539.43 and 19,257.93 is: 26,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,173.62 : 48,539.43 = 19,257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,173.62/48,539.43 = 19,257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,173.62x = 48,539.43 × 19,257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,173.62x = 934,768,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,768,945.18/35,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.85

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