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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.73, 48,599.06 and 19,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.73, 48,599.06 and 19,301.04 is: 26,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.73 : 48,599.06 = 19,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.73/48,599.06 = 19,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.73x = 48,599.06 × 19,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.73x = 938,012,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,012,304.52/35,216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,635.42

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