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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092.80, 48,426 and 19,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092.80, 48,426 and 19,174.08 is: 26,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092.80 : 48,426 = 19,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092.80/48,426 = 19,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092.80x = 48,426 × 19,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092.80x = 928,523,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,523,998.08/35,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.10

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