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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,173.91, 48,538.13 and 19,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,173.91, 48,538.13 and 19,255.29 is: 26,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,173.91 : 48,538.13 = 19,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,173.91/48,538.13 = 19,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,173.91x = 48,538.13 × 19,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,173.91x = 934,615,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,615,672.93/35,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.28

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