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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.08, 48,459.78 and 19,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.08, 48,459.78 and 19,198.44 is: 26,492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.08 : 48,459.78 = 19,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.08/48,459.78 = 19,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.08x = 48,459.78 × 19,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.08x = 930,352,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,352,178.74/35,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,492.87

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