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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.53, 48,463.72 and 19,809.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.53, 48,463.72 and 19,809.23 is: 27,337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.53 : 48,463.72 = 19,809.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.53/48,463.72 = 19,809.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.53x = 48,463.72 × 19,809.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.53x = 960,028,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,028,684.29/35,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,337.59

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