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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.33, 48,669.86 and 19,952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.33, 48,669.86 and 19,952.66 is: 27,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.33 : 48,669.86 = 19,952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.33/48,669.86 = 19,952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.33x = 48,669.86 × 19,952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.33x = 971,093,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,093,340.38/35,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.21

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