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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.24, 48,309.46 and 19,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.24, 48,309.46 and 19,898.80 is: 27,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.24 : 48,309.46 = 19,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.24/48,309.46 = 19,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.24x = 48,309.46 × 19,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.24x = 961,300,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,300,282.65/35,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.26

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