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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013.97, 48,321.24 and 19,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013.97, 48,321.24 and 19,098.68 is: 26,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013.97 : 48,321.24 = 19,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013.97/48,321.24 = 19,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013.97x = 48,321.24 × 19,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013.97x = 922,871,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,871,899.96/35,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.25

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