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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.61, 48,543.71 and 19,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.61, 48,543.71 and 19,261.06 is: 26,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.61 : 48,543.71 = 19,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.61/48,543.71 = 19,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.61x = 48,543.71 × 19,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.61x = 935,003,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,003,093.27/35,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.25

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