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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.87, 48,358.96 and 19,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.87, 48,358.96 and 19,935.50 is: 27,510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.87 : 48,358.96 = 19,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.87/48,358.96 = 19,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.87x = 48,358.96 × 19,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.87x = 964,060,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,060,047.08/35,042.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,510.88

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