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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.51, 48,343.49 and 19,927.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.51, 48,343.49 and 19,927.09 is: 27,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.51 : 48,343.49 = 19,927.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.51/48,343.49 = 19,927.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.51x = 48,343.49 × 19,927.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.51x = 963,345,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,345,049.52/35,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,499.39

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