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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.94, 48,596.85 and 19,298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.94, 48,596.85 and 19,298.82 is: 26,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.94 : 48,596.85 = 19,298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.94/48,596.85 = 19,298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.94x = 48,596.85 × 19,298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.94x = 937,861,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,861,860.72/35,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.99

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