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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,488.41, 48,972.24 and 19,571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,488.41, 48,972.24 and 19,571.91 is: 27,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,488.41 : 48,972.24 = 19,571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,488.41/48,972.24 = 19,571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,488.41x = 48,972.24 × 19,571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,488.41x = 958,480,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,480,273.78/35,488.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,008.26

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