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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,093.28, 48,427.60 and 19,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,093.28, 48,427.60 and 19,177.68 is: 26,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,093.28 : 48,427.60 = 19,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,093.28/48,427.60 = 19,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,093.28x = 48,427.60 × 19,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,093.28x = 928,729,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,729,015.97/35,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.58

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