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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,258.98, 48,659.61 and 19,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,258.98, 48,659.61 and 19,343.46 is: 26,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,258.98 : 48,659.61 = 19,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,258.98/48,659.61 = 19,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,258.98x = 48,659.61 × 19,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,258.98x = 941,245,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,245,219.65/35,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.19

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