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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298, 48,712.50 and 19,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298, 48,712.50 and 19,382.28 is: 26,748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298 : 48,712.50 = 19,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298/48,712.50 = 19,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298x = 48,712.50 × 19,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298x = 944,159,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,159,314.50/35,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,748.24

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