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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.16, 48,439.71 and 19,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.16, 48,439.71 and 19,996.55 is: 27,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.16 : 48,439.71 = 19,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.16/48,439.71 = 19,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.16x = 48,439.71 × 19,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.16x = 968,626,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,626,840.80/35,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,596.87

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