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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.74, 48,347.62 and 19,928.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.74, 48,347.62 and 19,928.57 is: 27,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.74 : 48,347.62 = 19,928.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.74/48,347.62 = 19,928.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.74x = 48,347.62 × 19,928.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.74x = 963,498,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,498,637.94/35,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,502.02

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