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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.33, 48,309.58 and 19,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.33, 48,309.58 and 19,898.90 is: 27,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.33 : 48,309.58 = 19,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.33/48,309.58 = 19,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.33x = 48,309.58 × 19,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.33x = 961,307,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,307,501.46/35,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.39

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