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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,010.60, 48,312.74 and 19,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,010.60, 48,312.74 and 19,901.18 is: 27,462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,010.60 : 48,312.74 = 19,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,010.60/48,312.74 = 19,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,010.60x = 48,312.74 × 19,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,010.60x = 961,480,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,480,193.96/35,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,462.55

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