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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.46, 48,308.28 and 19,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.46, 48,308.28 and 19,691.60 is: 27,174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.46 : 48,308.28 = 19,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.46/48,308.28 = 19,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.46x = 48,308.28 × 19,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.46x = 951,267,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,267,326.45/35,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,174.83

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