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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.90, 48,312.40 and 19,904.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.90, 48,312.40 and 19,904.31 is: 27,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.90 : 48,312.40 = 19,904.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.90/48,312.40 = 19,904.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.90x = 48,312.40 × 19,904.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.90x = 961,624,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,624,936.68/35,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,469.59

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