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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.58, 48,437.34 and 19,184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.58, 48,437.34 and 19,184.03 is: 26,473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.58 : 48,437.34 = 19,184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.58/48,437.34 = 19,184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.58x = 48,437.34 × 19,184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.58x = 929,223,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,223,141.49/35,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.91

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