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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104.36, 48,441.72 and 19,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104.36, 48,441.72 and 19,994.80 is: 27,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104.36 : 48,441.72 = 19,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104.36/48,441.72 = 19,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104.36x = 48,441.72 × 19,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104.36x = 968,582,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,582,503.06/35,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,591.52

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