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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.52, 48,437.22 and 19,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.52, 48,437.22 and 19,183.96 is: 26,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.52 : 48,437.22 = 19,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.52/48,437.22 = 19,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.52x = 48,437.22 × 19,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.52x = 929,217,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,217,690.99/35,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.80

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