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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.76, 48,548.14 and 19,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.76, 48,548.14 and 19,047.24 is: 26,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.76 : 48,548.14 = 19,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.76/48,548.14 = 19,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.76x = 48,548.14 × 19,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.76x = 924,708,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,708,074.13/35,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.23

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