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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,068.23, 48,394.46 and 19,961.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,068.23, 48,394.46 and 19,961.86 is: 27,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068.23 : 48,394.46 = 19,961.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068.23/48,394.46 = 19,961.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068.23x = 48,394.46 × 19,961.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068.23x = 966,043,093.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,043,093.51/35,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,547.53

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