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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.78, 48,542.58 and 19,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.78, 48,542.58 and 19,261.22 is: 26,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.78 : 48,542.58 = 19,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.78/48,542.58 = 19,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.78x = 48,542.58 × 19,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.78x = 934,989,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,989,070.03/35,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.48

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