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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,398.62, 48,849.18 and 19,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,398.62, 48,849.18 and 19,265.24 is: 26,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,398.62 : 48,849.18 = 19,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,398.62/48,849.18 = 19,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,398.62x = 48,849.18 × 19,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,398.62x = 941,091,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,091,226.38/35,398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.53

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