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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,491.11, 48,975.89 and 19,572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,491.11, 48,975.89 and 19,572.59 is: 27,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,491.11 : 48,975.89 = 19,572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,491.11/48,975.89 = 19,572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,491.11x = 48,975.89 × 19,572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,491.11x = 958,584,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,584,672.11/35,491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.15

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