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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.73, 48,364.18 and 19,938.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.73, 48,364.18 and 19,938.97 is: 27,514.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.73 : 48,364.18 = 19,938.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.73/48,364.18 = 19,938.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.73x = 48,364.18 × 19,938.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.73x = 964,331,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,331,592.58/35,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,514.81

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