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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.61, 48,545.08 and 19,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.61, 48,545.08 and 19,262.06 is: 26,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.61 : 48,545.08 = 19,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.61/48,545.08 = 19,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.61x = 48,545.08 × 19,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.61x = 935,078,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,078,243.66/35,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.63

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