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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.41, 48,432.96 and 19,989.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.41, 48,432.96 and 19,989.07 is: 27,584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.41 : 48,432.96 = 19,989.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.41/48,432.96 = 19,989.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.41x = 48,432.96 × 19,989.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.41x = 968,129,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,129,585.58/35,096.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,584.86

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