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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,029.31, 48,341.51 and 19,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,029.31, 48,341.51 and 19,924.14 is: 27,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,029.31 : 48,341.51 = 19,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,029.31/48,341.51 = 19,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,029.31x = 48,341.51 × 19,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,029.31x = 963,163,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,163,169.43/35,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,495.92

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