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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.24, 48,327.31 and 19,911.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.24, 48,327.31 and 19,911.76 is: 27,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.24 : 48,327.31 = 19,911.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.24/48,327.31 = 19,911.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.24x = 48,327.31 × 19,911.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.24x = 962,281,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,281,798.17/35,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,477.09

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