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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013.58, 48,318.33 and 19,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013.58, 48,318.33 and 19,098.16 is: 26,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013.58 : 48,318.33 = 19,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013.58/48,318.33 = 19,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013.58x = 48,318.33 × 19,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013.58x = 922,791,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,791,197.27/35,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,355.24

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