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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092.71, 48,429.32 and 19,177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092.71, 48,429.32 and 19,177.83 is: 26,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092.71 : 48,429.32 = 19,177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092.71/48,429.32 = 19,177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092.71x = 48,429.32 × 19,177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092.71x = 928,769,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,769,170.09/35,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.16

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