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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.94, 48,974.20 and 19,571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.94, 48,974.20 and 19,571.38 is: 27,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.94 : 48,974.20 = 19,571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.94/48,974.20 = 19,571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.94x = 48,974.20 × 19,571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.94x = 958,492,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,492,678.40/35,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.73

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