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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092.73, 48,427.38 and 19,176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092.73, 48,427.38 and 19,176.81 is: 26,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092.73 : 48,427.38 = 19,176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092.73/48,427.38 = 19,176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092.73x = 48,427.38 × 19,176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092.73x = 928,682,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,682,665.06/35,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,463.68

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