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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,173.98, 48,541.31 and 19,258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,173.98, 48,541.31 and 19,258.54 is: 26,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,173.98 : 48,541.31 = 19,258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,173.98/48,541.31 = 19,258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,173.98x = 48,541.31 × 19,258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,173.98x = 934,834,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,834,687.08/35,173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.45

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