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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.98, 48,328.83 and 19,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.98, 48,328.83 and 19,497.16 is: 26,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.98 : 48,328.83 = 19,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.98/48,328.83 = 19,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.98x = 48,328.83 × 19,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.98x = 942,274,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,274,931.12/35,017.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.32

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