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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.91, 48,440.75 and 19,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.91, 48,440.75 and 19,997.30 is: 27,597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.91 : 48,440.75 = 19,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.91/48,440.75 = 19,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.91x = 48,440.75 × 19,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.91x = 968,684,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,684,209.98/35,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,597.91

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