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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.71, 48,543.84 and 19,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.71, 48,543.84 and 19,261.17 is: 26,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.71 : 48,543.84 = 19,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.71/48,543.84 = 19,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.71x = 48,543.84 × 19,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.71x = 935,011,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,011,154.69/35,176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.40

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