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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,498.16, 48,985.96 and 19,582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,498.16, 48,985.96 and 19,582.26 is: 27,022.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,498.16 : 48,985.96 = 19,582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,498.16/48,985.96 = 19,582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,498.16x = 48,985.96 × 19,582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,498.16x = 959,255,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,255,805.07/35,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,022.69

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