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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.91, 48,331.53 and 19,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.91, 48,331.53 and 19,914.48 is: 27,481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.91 : 48,331.53 = 19,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.91/48,331.53 = 19,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.91x = 48,331.53 × 19,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.91x = 962,497,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,497,287.55/35,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,481.15

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