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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.67, 48,330.69 and 19,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.67, 48,330.69 and 19,914.20 is: 27,480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.67 : 48,330.69 = 19,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.67/48,330.69 = 19,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.67x = 48,330.69 × 19,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.67x = 962,466,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,466,785.14/35,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,480.47

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