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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104.45, 48,443.91 and 19,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104.45, 48,443.91 and 19,997.74 is: 27,596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104.45 : 48,443.91 = 19,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104.45/48,443.91 = 19,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104.45x = 48,443.91 × 19,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104.45x = 968,768,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,768,716.76/35,104.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,596.75

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