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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.02, 48,327.52 and 19,496.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.02, 48,327.52 and 19,496.21 is: 26,907.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.02 : 48,327.52 = 19,496.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.02/48,327.52 = 19,496.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.02x = 48,327.52 × 19,496.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.02x = 942,203,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,203,224.88/35,017.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,907.01

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