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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,010.60, 48,312.87 and 19,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,010.60, 48,312.87 and 19,901.28 is: 27,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,010.60 : 48,312.87 = 19,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,010.60/48,312.87 = 19,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,010.60x = 48,312.87 × 19,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,010.60x = 961,487,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,487,953.47/35,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,462.77

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