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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,495.32, 48,982.76 and 19,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,495.32, 48,982.76 and 19,581.24 is: 27,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,495.32 : 48,982.76 = 19,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,495.32/48,982.76 = 19,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,495.32x = 48,982.76 × 19,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,495.32x = 959,143,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,143,179.42/35,495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.68

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