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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,020.02, 48,331.66 and 19,499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,020.02, 48,331.66 and 19,499.22 is: 26,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,020.02 : 48,331.66 = 19,499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,020.02/48,331.66 = 19,499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,020.02x = 48,331.66 × 19,499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,020.02x = 942,429,671.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,429,671.31/35,020.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,911.17

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