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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.41, 48,538.82 and 19,255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.41, 48,538.82 and 19,255.79 is: 26,571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.41 : 48,538.82 = 19,255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.41/48,538.82 = 19,255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.41x = 48,538.82 × 19,255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.41x = 934,653,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,653,228.49/35,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.97

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