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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,095.79, 48,432.22 and 19,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,095.79, 48,432.22 and 19,180.24 is: 26,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,095.79 : 48,432.22 = 19,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,095.79/48,432.22 = 19,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,095.79x = 48,432.22 × 19,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,095.79x = 928,941,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,941,603.33/35,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.75

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