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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,095.41, 48,431.58 and 19,988.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,095.41, 48,431.58 and 19,988.07 is: 27,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,095.41 : 48,431.58 = 19,988.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,095.41/48,431.58 = 19,988.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,095.41x = 48,431.58 × 19,988.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,095.41x = 968,053,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,053,569.09/35,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,583.48

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