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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.89, 48,312.44 and 19,903.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.89, 48,312.44 and 19,903.18 is: 27,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.89 : 48,312.44 = 19,903.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.89/48,312.44 = 19,903.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.89x = 48,312.44 × 19,903.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.89x = 961,571,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,571,090.04/35,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,465.70

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