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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.87, 48,308.94 and 19,898.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.87, 48,308.94 and 19,898.43 is: 27,458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.87 : 48,308.94 = 19,898.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.87/48,308.94 = 19,898.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.87x = 48,308.94 × 19,898.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.87x = 961,272,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,272,060.96/35,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,458.74

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