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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092.85, 48,429.33 and 19,178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092.85, 48,429.33 and 19,178.33 is: 26,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092.85 : 48,429.33 = 19,178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092.85/48,429.33 = 19,178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092.85x = 48,429.33 × 19,178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092.85x = 928,793,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,793,672.42/35,092.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.75

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