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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,093.68, 48,423.70 and 19,986.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,093.68, 48,423.70 and 19,986.63 is: 27,578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,093.68 : 48,423.70 = 19,986.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,093.68/48,423.70 = 19,986.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,093.68x = 48,423.70 × 19,986.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,093.68x = 967,826,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,826,525.16/35,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,578.37

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