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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.57, 48,545.12 and 19,045.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.57, 48,545.12 and 19,045.05 is: 26,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.57 : 48,545.12 = 19,045.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.57/48,545.12 = 19,045.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.57x = 48,545.12 × 19,045.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.57x = 924,544,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,544,067.51/35,177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,282.21

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