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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.58, 48,971.46 and 19,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.58, 48,971.46 and 19,571.36 is: 27,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.58 : 48,971.46 = 19,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.58/48,971.46 = 19,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.58x = 48,971.46 × 19,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.58x = 958,438,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,438,073.39/35,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,008.47

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