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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,057.33, 48,383.70 and 19,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,057.33, 48,383.70 and 19,947.06 is: 27,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,057.33 : 48,383.70 = 19,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,057.33/48,383.70 = 19,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,057.33x = 48,383.70 × 19,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,057.33x = 965,112,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,112,566.92/35,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,529.55

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