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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213, 48,593.94 and 19,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213, 48,593.94 and 19,298.08 is: 26,631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213 : 48,593.94 = 19,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213/48,593.94 = 19,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213x = 48,593.94 × 19,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213x = 937,769,741.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,769,741.64/35,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,631.35

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