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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,501.09, 48,993.05 and 19,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,501.09, 48,993.05 and 19,584.59 is: 27,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,501.09 : 48,993.05 = 19,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,501.09/48,993.05 = 19,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,501.09x = 48,993.05 × 19,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,501.09x = 959,508,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,508,601.10/35,501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,027.59

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