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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.13, 48,336.24 and 19,919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.13, 48,336.24 and 19,919.52 is: 27,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.13 : 48,336.24 = 19,919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.13/48,336.24 = 19,919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.13x = 48,336.24 × 19,919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.13x = 962,834,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,834,699.40/35,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,488.26

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