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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.49, 48,558.81 and 19,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.49, 48,558.81 and 19,054.98 is: 26,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.49 : 48,558.81 = 19,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.49/48,558.81 = 19,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.49x = 48,558.81 × 19,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.49x = 925,287,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,287,153.37/35,187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.91

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