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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.28, 48,309.50 and 19,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.28, 48,309.50 and 19,898.84 is: 27,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.28 : 48,309.50 = 19,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.28/48,309.50 = 19,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.28x = 48,309.50 × 19,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.28x = 961,302,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,302,669.94/35,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.30

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