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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,081.31, 48,414.44 and 19,975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,081.31, 48,414.44 and 19,975.29 is: 27,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,081.31 : 48,414.44 = 19,975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,081.31/48,414.44 = 19,975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,081.31x = 48,414.44 × 19,975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,081.31x = 967,092,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,092,479.19/35,081.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,567.17

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