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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.16, 48,984.59 and 19,581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.16, 48,984.59 and 19,581.26 is: 27,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.16 : 48,984.59 = 19,581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.16/48,984.59 = 19,581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.16x = 48,984.59 × 19,581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.16x = 959,179,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,179,649.95/35,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.31

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