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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.94, 48,548.39 and 19,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.94, 48,548.39 and 19,047.42 is: 26,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.94 : 48,548.39 = 19,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.94/48,548.39 = 19,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.94x = 48,548.39 × 19,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.94x = 924,721,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,721,479.42/35,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.48

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