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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,480.99, 48,962.72 and 19,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,480.99, 48,962.72 and 19,565.44 is: 26,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,480.99 : 48,962.72 = 19,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,480.99/48,962.72 = 19,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,480.99x = 48,962.72 × 19,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,480.99x = 957,976,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,976,940.16/35,480.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.72

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