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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.85, 48,541.31 and 19,259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.85, 48,541.31 and 19,259.29 is: 26,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.85 : 48,541.31 = 19,259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.85/48,541.31 = 19,259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.85x = 48,541.31 × 19,259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.85x = 934,871,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,871,166.27/35,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.83

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