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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.37, 48,308.25 and 19,897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.37, 48,308.25 and 19,897.93 is: 27,458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.37 : 48,308.25 = 19,897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.37/48,308.25 = 19,897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.37x = 48,308.25 × 19,897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.37x = 961,234,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,234,077.43/35,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,458.05

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