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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,416.98, 48,873.51 and 19,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,416.98, 48,873.51 and 19,498.41 is: 26,906.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,416.98 : 48,873.51 = 19,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,416.98/48,873.51 = 19,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,416.98x = 48,873.51 × 19,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,416.98x = 952,955,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,955,736.12/35,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,906.75

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