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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,484, 48,966.86 and 19,568.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,484, 48,966.86 and 19,568.45 is: 27,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,484 : 48,966.86 = 19,568.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,484/48,966.86 = 19,568.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,484x = 48,966.86 × 19,568.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,484x = 958,205,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,205,208.89/35,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.87

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