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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104.73, 48,438.90 and 19,997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104.73, 48,438.90 and 19,997.67 is: 27,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104.73 : 48,438.90 = 19,997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104.73/48,438.90 = 19,997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104.73x = 48,438.90 × 19,997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104.73x = 968,665,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,665,137.36/35,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,593.58

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