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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,044.97, 48,361.95 and 19,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,044.97, 48,361.95 and 19,730.27 is: 27,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,044.97 : 48,361.95 = 19,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,044.97/48,361.95 = 19,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,044.97x = 48,361.95 × 19,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,044.97x = 954,194,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,194,452.13/35,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,227.72

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