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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,098.71, 48,436.37 and 19,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,098.71, 48,436.37 and 19,183.16 is: 26,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,098.71 : 48,436.37 = 19,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,098.71/48,436.37 = 19,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,098.71x = 48,436.37 × 19,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,098.71x = 929,162,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,162,297.43/35,098.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,472.83

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