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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,098.52, 48,435.84 and 19,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,098.52, 48,435.84 and 19,182.96 is: 26,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,098.52 : 48,435.84 = 19,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,098.52/48,435.84 = 19,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,098.52x = 48,435.84 × 19,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,098.52x = 929,142,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,142,781.29/35,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,472.42

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