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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.74, 48,423.51 and 19,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.74, 48,423.51 and 19,174.14 is: 26,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.74 : 48,423.51 = 19,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.74/48,423.51 = 19,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.74x = 48,423.51 × 19,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.74x = 928,479,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,479,160.03/35,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.13

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