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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,485.83, 48,970.71 and 19,569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,485.83, 48,970.71 and 19,569.87 is: 27,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,485.83 : 48,970.71 = 19,569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,485.83/48,970.71 = 19,569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,485.83x = 48,970.71 × 19,569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,485.83x = 958,350,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,350,428.51/35,485.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.57

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