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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,495.13, 48,982.50 and 19,579.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,495.13, 48,982.50 and 19,579.59 is: 27,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,495.13 : 48,982.50 = 19,579.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,495.13/48,982.50 = 19,579.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,495.13x = 48,982.50 × 19,579.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,495.13x = 959,057,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,057,267.18/35,495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.40

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