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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,024.54, 48,331.89 and 19,920.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,024.54, 48,331.89 and 19,920.87 is: 27,489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,024.54 : 48,331.89 = 19,920.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,024.54/48,331.89 = 19,920.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,024.54x = 48,331.89 × 19,920.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,024.54x = 962,813,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,813,297.54/35,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.68

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