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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.33, 48,308.21 and 19,897.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.33, 48,308.21 and 19,897.90 is: 27,458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.33 : 48,308.21 = 19,897.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.33/48,308.21 = 19,897.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.33x = 48,308.21 × 19,897.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.33x = 961,231,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,231,711.50/35,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,458.01

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