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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.56, 48,619.74 and 19,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.56, 48,619.74 and 19,098.99 is: 26,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.56 : 48,619.74 = 19,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.56/48,619.74 = 19,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.56x = 48,619.74 × 19,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.56x = 928,587,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,587,999.68/35,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,356.71

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