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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,020.11, 48,326.72 and 19,914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,020.11, 48,326.72 and 19,914.42 is: 27,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,020.11 : 48,326.72 = 19,914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,020.11/48,326.72 = 19,914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,020.11x = 48,326.72 × 19,914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,020.11x = 962,398,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,398,499.73/35,020.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,481.31

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