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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,095.69, 48,429.48 and 19,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,095.69, 48,429.48 and 19,176.76 is: 26,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,095.69 : 48,429.48 = 19,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,095.69/48,429.48 = 19,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,095.69x = 48,429.48 × 19,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,095.69x = 928,720,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,720,514.88/35,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.52

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