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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.73, 48,599.07 and 19,301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.73, 48,599.07 and 19,301.55 is: 26,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.73 : 48,599.07 = 19,301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.73/48,599.07 = 19,301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.73x = 48,599.07 × 19,301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.73x = 938,037,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,037,379.56/35,216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.13

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