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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.86, 48,343.95 and 19,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.86, 48,343.95 and 19,924.90 is: 27,497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.86 : 48,343.95 = 19,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.86/48,343.95 = 19,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.86x = 48,343.95 × 19,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.86x = 963,248,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,248,248.50/35,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,497.14

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