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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,089.92, 48,419.85 and 19,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,089.92, 48,419.85 and 19,982.61 is: 27,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,089.92 : 48,419.85 = 19,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,089.92/48,419.85 = 19,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,089.92x = 48,419.85 × 19,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,089.92x = 967,554,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,554,978.81/35,089.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,573.59

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