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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092, 48,426.56 and 19,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092, 48,426.56 and 19,176.40 is: 26,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092 : 48,426.56 = 19,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092/48,426.56 = 19,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092x = 48,426.56 × 19,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092x = 928,647,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,647,085.18/35,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,463.21

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