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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.89, 48,357.65 and 19,936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.89, 48,357.65 and 19,936.90 is: 27,512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.89 : 48,357.65 = 19,936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.89/48,357.65 = 19,936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.89x = 48,357.65 × 19,936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.89x = 964,101,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,101,398.38/35,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,512.82

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