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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.95, 48,367.31 and 19,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.95, 48,367.31 and 19,940.24 is: 27,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.95 : 48,367.31 = 19,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.95/48,367.31 = 19,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.95x = 48,367.31 × 19,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.95x = 964,455,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,455,428.02/35,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,518.17

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