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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.91, 48,419.87 and 19,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.91, 48,419.87 and 19,982.60 is: 27,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.91 : 48,419.87 = 19,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.91/48,419.87 = 19,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.91x = 48,419.87 × 19,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.91x = 967,554,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,554,552.25/35,089.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,573.59

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