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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,068.84, 48,399.58 and 19,958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,068.84, 48,399.58 and 19,958.56 is: 27,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068.84 : 48,399.58 = 19,958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068.84/48,399.58 = 19,958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068.84x = 48,399.58 × 19,958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068.84x = 965,985,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,985,921.40/35,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,545.42

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