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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,024.58, 48,335.39 and 19,919.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,024.58, 48,335.39 and 19,919.91 is: 27,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,024.58 : 48,335.39 = 19,919.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,024.58/48,335.39 = 19,919.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,024.58x = 48,335.39 × 19,919.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,024.58x = 962,836,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,836,519.02/35,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,490.31

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