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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,093.80, 48,423.87 and 19,986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,093.80, 48,423.87 and 19,986.76 is: 27,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,093.80 : 48,423.87 = 19,986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,093.80/48,423.87 = 19,986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,093.80x = 48,423.87 × 19,986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,093.80x = 967,836,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,836,025.84/35,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,578.55

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