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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.81, 48,323.69 and 19,909.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.81, 48,323.69 and 19,909.43 is: 27,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.81 : 48,323.69 = 19,909.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.81/48,323.69 = 19,909.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.81x = 48,323.69 × 19,909.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.81x = 962,097,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,097,134.02/35,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,475.30

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