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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.24, 48,308.08 and 19,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.24, 48,308.08 and 19,897.80 is: 27,457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.24 : 48,308.08 = 19,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.24/48,308.08 = 19,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.24x = 48,308.08 × 19,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.24x = 961,224,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,224,514.22/35,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,457.88

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