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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.61, 48,596.55 and 19,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.61, 48,596.55 and 19,298.72 is: 26,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.61 : 48,596.55 = 19,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.61/48,596.55 = 19,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.61x = 48,596.55 × 19,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.61x = 937,851,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,851,114.92/35,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,632.44

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