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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.66, 48,986.77 and 19,582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.66, 48,986.77 and 19,582.15 is: 27,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.66 : 48,986.77 = 19,582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.66/48,986.77 = 19,582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.66x = 48,986.77 × 19,582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.66x = 959,266,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,266,278.16/35,497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.37

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