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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.70, 48,311.74 and 19,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.70, 48,311.74 and 19,696.80 is: 27,182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.70 : 48,311.74 = 19,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.70/48,311.74 = 19,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.70x = 48,311.74 × 19,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.70x = 951,586,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,586,680.43/35,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,182.21

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