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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,499.57, 48,986.98 and 19,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,499.57, 48,986.98 and 19,584.28 is: 27,024.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,499.57 : 48,986.98 = 19,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,499.57/48,986.98 = 19,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,499.57x = 48,986.98 × 19,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,499.57x = 959,374,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,374,744.95/35,499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,024.97

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