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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,414.94, 48,872.40 and 19,498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,414.94, 48,872.40 and 19,498.98 is: 26,908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,414.94 : 48,872.40 = 19,498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,414.94/48,872.40 = 19,498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,414.94x = 48,872.40 × 19,498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,414.94x = 952,961,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,961,950.15/35,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.47

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