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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,102.39, 48,435.68 and 19,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,102.39, 48,435.68 and 19,995.33 is: 27,590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,102.39 : 48,435.68 = 19,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,102.39/48,435.68 = 19,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,102.39x = 48,435.68 × 19,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,102.39x = 968,487,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,487,637.00/35,102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,590.37

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