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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.21, 48,547.84 and 19,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.21, 48,547.84 and 19,265.14 is: 26,586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.21 : 48,547.84 = 19,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.21/48,547.84 = 19,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.21x = 48,547.84 × 19,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.21x = 935,280,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,280,691.56/35,179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.18

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