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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.33, 48,382.32 and 19,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.33, 48,382.32 and 19,946.06 is: 27,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.33 : 48,382.32 = 19,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.33/48,382.32 = 19,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.33x = 48,382.32 × 19,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.33x = 965,036,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,036,671.98/35,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,528.17

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