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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.10, 48,619.56 and 19,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.10, 48,619.56 and 19,098.94 is: 26,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.10 : 48,619.56 = 19,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.10/48,619.56 = 19,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.10x = 48,619.56 × 19,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.10x = 928,582,059.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,582,059.27/35,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,356.89

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