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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.58, 48,964.89 and 19,566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.58, 48,964.89 and 19,566.58 is: 27,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.58 : 48,964.89 = 19,566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.58/48,964.89 = 19,566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.58x = 48,964.89 × 19,566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.58x = 958,075,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,075,437.38/35,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,002.05

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