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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.91, 48,599.19 and 19,301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.91, 48,599.19 and 19,301.49 is: 26,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.91 : 48,599.19 = 19,301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.91/48,599.19 = 19,301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.91x = 48,599.19 × 19,301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.91x = 938,036,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,036,779.79/35,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,635.98

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