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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092.98, 48,429.39 and 19,985.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092.98, 48,429.39 and 19,985.22 is: 27,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092.98 : 48,429.39 = 19,985.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092.98/48,429.39 = 19,985.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092.98x = 48,429.39 × 19,985.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092.98x = 967,872,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,872,013.62/35,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,580.22

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