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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.56, 48,541.90 and 19,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.56, 48,541.90 and 19,042.50 is: 26,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.56 : 48,541.90 = 19,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.56/48,541.90 = 19,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.56x = 48,541.90 × 19,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.56x = 924,359,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,359,204.50/35,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.45

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