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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,093.94, 48,429.66 and 19,178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,093.94, 48,429.66 and 19,178.39 is: 26,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,093.94 : 48,429.66 = 19,178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,093.94/48,429.66 = 19,178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,093.94x = 48,429.66 × 19,178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,093.94x = 928,802,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,802,855.95/35,093.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.19

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