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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,098.92, 48,439.67 and 19,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,098.92, 48,439.67 and 19,988.28 is: 27,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,098.92 : 48,439.67 = 19,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,098.92/48,439.67 = 19,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,098.92x = 48,439.67 × 19,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,098.92x = 968,225,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,225,587.13/35,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,585.62

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