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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.78, 48,557.77 and 19,054.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.78, 48,557.77 and 19,054.09 is: 26,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.78 : 48,557.77 = 19,054.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.78/48,557.77 = 19,054.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.78x = 48,557.77 × 19,054.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.78x = 925,224,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,224,119.78/35,186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,294.65

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