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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.98, 48,423.58 and 19,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.98, 48,423.58 and 19,174.08 is: 26,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.98 : 48,423.58 = 19,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.98/48,423.58 = 19,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.98x = 48,423.58 × 19,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.98x = 928,477,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,477,596.81/35,089.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.91

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