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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.97, 48,322.62 and 19,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.97, 48,322.62 and 19,099.68 is: 26,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.97 : 48,322.62 = 19,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.97/48,322.62 = 19,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.97x = 48,322.62 × 19,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.97x = 922,946,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,946,578.76/35,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,358.63

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