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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.28, 48,311.54 and 19,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.28, 48,311.54 and 19,903.68 is: 27,468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.28 : 48,311.54 = 19,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.28/48,311.54 = 19,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.28x = 48,311.54 × 19,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.28x = 961,577,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,577,432.47/35,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.71

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