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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,093.26, 48,427.90 and 19,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,093.26, 48,427.90 and 19,177.81 is: 26,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,093.26 : 48,427.90 = 19,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,093.26/48,427.90 = 19,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,093.26x = 48,427.90 × 19,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,093.26x = 928,741,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,741,064.90/35,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.94

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