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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.86, 48,310.98 and 19,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.86, 48,310.98 and 19,903.28 is: 27,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.86 : 48,310.98 = 19,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.86/48,310.98 = 19,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.86x = 48,310.98 × 19,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.86x = 961,546,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,546,645.82/35,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.16

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