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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,082.46, 48,413.84 and 19,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,082.46, 48,413.84 and 19,975.13 is: 27,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,082.46 : 48,413.84 = 19,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,082.46/48,413.84 = 19,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,082.46x = 48,413.84 × 19,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,082.46x = 967,072,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,072,480.76/35,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.70

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