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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.45, 48,986.16 and 19,582.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.45, 48,986.16 and 19,582.03 is: 27,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.45 : 48,986.16 = 19,582.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.45/48,986.16 = 19,582.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.45x = 48,986.16 × 19,582.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.45x = 959,248,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,248,454.70/35,497.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.02

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