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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.02, 48,711.12 and 19,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.02, 48,711.12 and 19,382.60 is: 26,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.02 : 48,711.12 = 19,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.02/48,711.12 = 19,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.02x = 48,711.12 × 19,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.02x = 944,148,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,148,154.51/35,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,747.91

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