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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.58, 48,986.70 and 19,581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.58, 48,986.70 and 19,581.99 is: 27,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.58 : 48,986.70 = 19,581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.58/48,986.70 = 19,581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.58x = 48,986.70 × 19,581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.58x = 959,257,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,257,069.53/35,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.17

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