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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,078.11, 48,407.96 and 19,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,078.11, 48,407.96 and 19,162.82 is: 26,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,078.11 : 48,407.96 = 19,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,078.11/48,407.96 = 19,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,078.11x = 48,407.96 × 19,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,078.11x = 927,633,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,633,024.05/35,078.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.78

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