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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.96, 48,546.99 and 19,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.96, 48,546.99 and 19,263.48 is: 26,583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.96 : 48,546.99 = 19,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.96/48,546.99 = 19,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.96x = 48,546.99 × 19,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.96x = 935,183,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,183,970.93/35,178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,583.62

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