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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.21, 48,544.54 and 19,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.21, 48,544.54 and 19,261.66 is: 26,581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.21 : 48,544.54 = 19,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.21/48,544.54 = 19,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.21x = 48,544.54 × 19,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.21x = 935,048,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,048,424.34/35,177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.09

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