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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.36, 48,362.43 and 19,940.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.36, 48,362.43 and 19,940.28 is: 27,516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.36 : 48,362.43 = 19,940.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.36/48,362.43 = 19,940.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.36x = 48,362.43 × 19,940.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.36x = 964,360,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,360,395.68/35,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,516.71

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