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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,180.31, 48,548.91 and 19,047.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,180.31, 48,548.91 and 19,047.78 is: 26,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,180.31 : 48,548.91 = 19,047.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,180.31/48,548.91 = 19,047.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,180.31x = 48,548.91 × 19,047.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,180.31x = 924,748,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,748,956.92/35,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.98

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