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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.79, 48,433.59 and 19,181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.79, 48,433.59 and 19,181.25 is: 26,470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.79 : 48,433.59 = 19,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.79/48,433.59 = 19,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.79x = 48,433.59 × 19,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.79x = 929,016,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,016,798.19/35,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.14

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