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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.95, 48,548.88 and 19,264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.95, 48,548.88 and 19,264.11 is: 26,584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.95 : 48,548.88 = 19,264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.95/48,548.88 = 19,264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.95x = 48,548.88 × 19,264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.95x = 935,250,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,250,964.70/35,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,584.77

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