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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,004.51, 48,307.50 and 19,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,004.51, 48,307.50 and 19,899.72 is: 27,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,004.51 : 48,307.50 = 19,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,004.51/48,307.50 = 19,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,004.51x = 48,307.50 × 19,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,004.51x = 961,305,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,305,723.90/35,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,462.34

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