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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.60, 48,308.72 and 19,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.60, 48,308.72 and 19,898.28 is: 27,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.60 : 48,308.72 = 19,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.60/48,308.72 = 19,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.60x = 48,308.72 × 19,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.60x = 961,260,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,260,437.00/35,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,458.62

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