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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,413.47, 48,872.70 and 19,498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,413.47, 48,872.70 and 19,498.86 is: 26,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,413.47 : 48,872.70 = 19,498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,413.47/48,872.70 = 19,498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,413.47x = 48,872.70 × 19,498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,413.47x = 952,961,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,961,935.12/35,413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.59

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