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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.57, 48,596.54 and 19,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.57, 48,596.54 and 19,298.68 is: 26,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.57 : 48,596.54 = 19,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.57/48,596.54 = 19,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.57x = 48,596.54 × 19,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.57x = 937,848,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,848,856.58/35,214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,632.41

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