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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.42, 48,712.24 and 19,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.42, 48,712.24 and 19,382.54 is: 26,748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.42 : 48,712.24 = 19,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.42/48,712.24 = 19,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.42x = 48,712.24 × 19,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.42x = 944,166,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,166,940.29/35,298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,748.14

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