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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.27, 48,970.46 and 19,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.27, 48,970.46 and 19,572.20 is: 27,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.27 : 48,970.46 = 19,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.27/48,970.46 = 19,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.27x = 48,970.46 × 19,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.27x = 958,459,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,459,294.50/35,486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.30

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