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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,494.96, 48,983.52 and 19,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,494.96, 48,983.52 and 19,579.36 is: 27,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,494.96 : 48,983.52 = 19,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,494.96/48,983.52 = 19,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,494.96x = 48,983.52 × 19,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,494.96x = 959,065,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,065,972.15/35,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.78

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