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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.47, 48,723.51 and 19,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.47, 48,723.51 and 19,173.82 is: 26,460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.47 : 48,723.51 = 19,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.47/48,723.51 = 19,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.47x = 48,723.51 × 19,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.47x = 934,215,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,215,810.51/35,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.19

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