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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,172.81, 48,538.62 and 19,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,172.81, 48,538.62 and 19,258.74 is: 26,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,172.81 : 48,538.62 = 19,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,172.81/48,538.62 = 19,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,172.81x = 48,538.62 × 19,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,172.81x = 934,792,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,792,662.54/35,172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.14

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