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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.74, 48,548.49 and 19,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.74, 48,548.49 and 19,264.48 is: 26,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.74 : 48,548.49 = 19,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.74/48,548.49 = 19,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.74x = 48,548.49 × 19,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.74x = 935,261,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,261,414.64/35,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.74

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