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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.82, 48,432.15 and 19,992.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.82, 48,432.15 and 19,992.77 is: 27,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.82 : 48,432.15 = 19,992.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.82/48,432.15 = 19,992.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.82x = 48,432.15 × 19,992.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.82x = 968,292,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,292,856.67/35,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,586.83

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