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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.56, 48,329.28 and 19,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.56, 48,329.28 and 19,916.08 is: 27,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.56 : 48,329.28 = 19,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.56/48,329.28 = 19,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.56x = 48,329.28 × 19,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.56x = 962,529,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,529,806.82/35,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.42

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