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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.77, 48,310.02 and 19,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.77, 48,310.02 and 19,900.08 is: 27,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.77 : 48,310.02 = 19,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.77/48,310.02 = 19,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.77x = 48,310.02 × 19,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.77x = 961,373,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,373,262.80/35,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,463.28

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