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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,095.54, 48,431.97 and 19,179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,095.54, 48,431.97 and 19,179.99 is: 26,468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,095.54 : 48,431.97 = 19,179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,095.54/48,431.97 = 19,179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,095.54x = 48,431.97 × 19,179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,095.54x = 928,924,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,924,700.28/35,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.45

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