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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.37, 48,437.15 and 19,183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.37, 48,437.15 and 19,183.82 is: 26,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.37 : 48,437.15 = 19,183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.37/48,437.15 = 19,183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.37x = 48,437.15 × 19,183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.37x = 929,209,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,209,228.81/35,099.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.67

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