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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.17, 48,305.24 and 19,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.17, 48,305.24 and 19,895.73 is: 27,455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.17 : 48,305.24 = 19,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.17/48,305.24 = 19,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.17x = 48,305.24 × 19,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.17x = 961,068,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,068,158.23/35,005.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,455.03

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