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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.53, 48,543.62 and 19,261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.53, 48,543.62 and 19,261.97 is: 26,581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.53 : 48,543.62 = 19,261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.53/48,543.62 = 19,261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.53x = 48,543.62 × 19,261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.53x = 935,045,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,045,413.10/35,176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.51

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