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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,498.16, 48,987 and 19,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,498.16, 48,987 and 19,583.28 is: 27,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,498.16 : 48,987 = 19,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,498.16/48,987 = 19,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,498.16x = 48,987 × 19,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,498.16x = 959,326,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,326,137.36/35,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,024.67

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