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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.08, 48,327.68 and 19,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.08, 48,327.68 and 19,912.04 is: 27,480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.08 : 48,327.68 = 19,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.08/48,327.68 = 19,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.08x = 48,327.68 × 19,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.08x = 962,302,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,302,697.27/35,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,480.95

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