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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.47, 48,558.68 and 19,054.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.47, 48,558.68 and 19,054.77 is: 26,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.47 : 48,558.68 = 19,054.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.47/48,558.68 = 19,054.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.47x = 48,558.68 × 19,054.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.47x = 925,274,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,274,708.64/35,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.57

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