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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.94, 48,313.46 and 19,896.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.94, 48,313.46 and 19,896.23 is: 27,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.94 : 48,313.46 = 19,896.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.94/48,313.46 = 19,896.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.94x = 48,313.46 × 19,896.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.94x = 961,255,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,255,882.78/35,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,462.15

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