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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,066.08, 48,391.52 and 19,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,066.08, 48,391.52 and 19,958 is: 27,542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,066.08 : 48,391.52 = 19,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,066.08/48,391.52 = 19,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,066.08x = 48,391.52 × 19,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,066.08x = 965,797,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,797,956.16/35,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,542.23

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