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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.54, 48,309.89 and 19,899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.54, 48,309.89 and 19,899.10 is: 27,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.54 : 48,309.89 = 19,899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.54/48,309.89 = 19,899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.54x = 48,309.89 × 19,899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.54x = 961,323,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,323,292.99/35,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.68

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