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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.83, 48,331.26 and 19,915.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.83, 48,331.26 and 19,915.49 is: 27,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.83 : 48,331.26 = 19,915.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.83/48,331.26 = 19,915.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.83x = 48,331.26 × 19,915.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.83x = 962,540,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,540,483.56/35,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,483.23

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