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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.98, 48,335.96 and 19,921.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.98, 48,335.96 and 19,921.37 is: 27,493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.98 : 48,335.96 = 19,921.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.98/48,335.96 = 19,921.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.98x = 48,335.96 × 19,921.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.98x = 962,918,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,918,202.18/35,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,493.11

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