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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.58, 48,342.24 and 19,922.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.58, 48,342.24 and 19,922.52 is: 27,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.58 : 48,342.24 = 19,922.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.58/48,342.24 = 19,922.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.58x = 48,342.24 × 19,922.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.58x = 963,099,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,099,243.24/35,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,495.45

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