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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,501.19, 48,991.94 and 19,586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,501.19, 48,991.94 and 19,586.71 is: 27,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,501.19 : 48,991.94 = 19,586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,501.19/48,991.94 = 19,586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,501.19x = 48,991.94 × 19,586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,501.19x = 959,590,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,590,921.12/35,501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.82

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