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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,491.85, 48,977.89 and 19,575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,491.85, 48,977.89 and 19,575.95 is: 27,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,491.85 : 48,977.89 = 19,575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,491.85/48,977.89 = 19,575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,491.85x = 48,977.89 × 19,575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,491.85x = 958,788,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,788,725.75/35,491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,014.34

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