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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.32, 48,368.82 and 19,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.32, 48,368.82 and 19,942.66 is: 27,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.32 : 48,368.82 = 19,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.32/48,368.82 = 19,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.32x = 48,368.82 × 19,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.32x = 964,602,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,602,931.86/35,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.52

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