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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.83, 48,548.70 and 19,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.83, 48,548.70 and 19,265.76 is: 26,587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.83 : 48,548.70 = 19,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.83/48,548.70 = 19,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.83x = 48,548.70 × 19,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.83x = 935,327,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,327,602.51/35,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.04

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