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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,087.53, 48,424.08 and 19,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,087.53, 48,424.08 and 19,174.35 is: 26,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,087.53 : 48,424.08 = 19,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,087.53/48,424.08 = 19,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,087.53x = 48,424.08 × 19,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,087.53x = 928,500,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,500,258.35/35,087.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.40

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