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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,091.41, 48,421.94 and 19,984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,091.41, 48,421.94 and 19,984.10 is: 27,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,091.41 : 48,421.94 = 19,984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,091.41/48,421.94 = 19,984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,091.41x = 48,421.94 × 19,984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,091.41x = 967,668,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,668,549.12/35,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,575.66

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