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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.08, 48,387.38 and 19,955.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.08, 48,387.38 and 19,955.01 is: 27,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.08 : 48,387.38 = 19,955.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.08/48,387.38 = 19,955.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.08x = 48,387.38 × 19,955.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.08x = 965,570,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,570,461.27/35,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,538.10

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