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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.58, 48,421.59 and 19,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.58, 48,421.59 and 19,174.16 is: 26,459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.58 : 48,421.59 = 19,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.58/48,421.59 = 19,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.58x = 48,421.59 × 19,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.58x = 928,443,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,443,314.11/35,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.23

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