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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313.21, 48,732.59 and 19,180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313.21, 48,732.59 and 19,180.68 is: 26,469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313.21 : 48,732.59 = 19,180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313.21/48,732.59 = 19,180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313.21x = 48,732.59 × 19,180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313.21x = 934,724,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,724,025.62/35,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.53

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