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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.30, 48,439.80 and 19,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.30, 48,439.80 and 19,995.37 is: 27,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.30 : 48,439.80 = 19,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.30/48,439.80 = 19,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.30x = 48,439.80 × 19,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.30x = 968,571,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,571,723.73/35,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,593.61

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