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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.59, 48,307.35 and 19,897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.59, 48,307.35 and 19,897.27 is: 27,457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.59 : 48,307.35 = 19,897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.59/48,307.35 = 19,897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.59x = 48,307.35 × 19,897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.59x = 961,184,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,184,385.93/35,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,457.24

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