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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.72, 48,348.98 and 19,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.72, 48,348.98 and 19,929.57 is: 27,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.72 : 48,348.98 = 19,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.72/48,348.98 = 19,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.72x = 48,348.98 × 19,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.72x = 963,574,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,574,381.34/35,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,503.41

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