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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,180.79, 48,549.51 and 19,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,180.79, 48,549.51 and 19,048.24 is: 26,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,180.79 : 48,549.51 = 19,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,180.79/48,549.51 = 19,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,180.79x = 48,549.51 × 19,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,180.79x = 924,782,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,782,642.50/35,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,286.58

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