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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,094.41, 48,430.20 and 19,987.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,094.41, 48,430.20 and 19,987.07 is: 27,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,094.41 : 48,430.20 = 19,987.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,094.41/48,430.20 = 19,987.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,094.41x = 48,430.20 × 19,987.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,094.41x = 967,977,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,977,555.36/35,094.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,582.10

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