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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.16, 48,546.96 and 19,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.16, 48,546.96 and 19,264.12 is: 26,585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.16 : 48,546.96 = 19,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.16/48,546.96 = 19,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.16x = 48,546.96 × 19,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.16x = 935,214,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,214,463.08/35,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.09

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