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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.49, 48,596.37 and 19,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.49, 48,596.37 and 19,298.59 is: 26,632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.49 : 48,596.37 = 19,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.49/48,596.37 = 19,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.49x = 48,596.37 × 19,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.49x = 937,841,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,841,420.12/35,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,632.26

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