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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.08, 48,539.80 and 19,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.08, 48,539.80 and 19,258.19 is: 26,576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.08 : 48,539.80 = 19,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.08/48,539.80 = 19,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.08x = 48,539.80 × 19,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.08x = 934,788,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,788,400.12/35,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,576.06

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