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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,068.77, 48,393.05 and 19,959.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,068.77, 48,393.05 and 19,959.03 is: 27,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068.77 : 48,393.05 = 19,959.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068.77/48,393.05 = 19,959.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068.77x = 48,393.05 × 19,959.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068.77x = 965,878,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,878,236.95/35,068.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,542.40

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