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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.86, 48,544.96 and 19,262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.86, 48,544.96 and 19,262.31 is: 26,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.86 : 48,544.96 = 19,262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.86/48,544.96 = 19,262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.86x = 48,544.96 × 19,262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.86x = 935,087,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,087,874.38/35,177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.72

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