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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.95, 48,433.80 and 19,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.95, 48,433.80 and 19,181.40 is: 26,470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.95 : 48,433.80 = 19,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.95/48,433.80 = 19,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.95x = 48,433.80 × 19,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.95x = 929,027,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,027,753.24/35,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.33

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