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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.99, 48,381.91 and 19,955.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.99, 48,381.91 and 19,955.77 is: 27,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.99 : 48,381.91 = 19,955.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.99/48,381.91 = 19,955.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.99x = 48,381.91 × 19,955.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.99x = 965,498,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,498,097.28/35,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.32

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