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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.14, 48,761.66 and 19,201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.14, 48,761.66 and 19,201.98 is: 26,498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.14 : 48,761.66 = 19,201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.14/48,761.66 = 19,201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.14x = 48,761.66 × 19,201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.14x = 936,320,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,320,420.09/35,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,498.28

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