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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.98, 48,646.90 and 19,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.98, 48,646.90 and 19,336.30 is: 26,683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.98 : 48,646.90 = 19,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.98/48,646.90 = 19,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.98x = 48,646.90 × 19,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.98x = 940,651,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,651,052.47/35,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.64

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