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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,079.51, 48,409.68 and 19,163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,079.51, 48,409.68 and 19,163.96 is: 26,446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,079.51 : 48,409.68 = 19,163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,079.51/48,409.68 = 19,163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,079.51x = 48,409.68 × 19,163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,079.51x = 927,721,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,721,171.13/35,079.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,446.24

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