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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.62, 48,718.17 and 19,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.62, 48,718.17 and 19,996.08 is: 27,587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.62 : 48,718.17 = 19,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.62/48,718.17 = 19,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.62x = 48,718.17 × 19,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.62x = 974,172,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,172,424.77/35,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,587.87

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