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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.13, 48,304.15 and 19,895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.13, 48,304.15 and 19,895.42 is: 27,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.13 : 48,304.15 = 19,895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.13/48,304.15 = 19,895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.13x = 48,304.15 × 19,895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.13x = 961,031,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,031,423.01/35,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,456.37

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