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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,181.82, 48,550.98 and 19,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,181.82, 48,550.98 and 19,049.28 is: 26,288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,181.82 : 48,550.98 = 19,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,181.82/48,550.98 = 19,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,181.82x = 48,550.98 × 19,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,181.82x = 924,861,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,861,212.29/35,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,288.04

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