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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,069.34, 48,394.46 and 19,960.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,069.34, 48,394.46 and 19,960.86 is: 27,545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,069.34 : 48,394.46 = 19,960.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,069.34/48,394.46 = 19,960.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,069.34x = 48,394.46 × 19,960.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,069.34x = 965,995,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,995,040.84/35,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,545.29

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