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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,501.60, 48,991.93 and 19,586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,501.60, 48,991.93 and 19,586.72 is: 27,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,501.60 : 48,991.93 = 19,586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,501.60/48,991.93 = 19,586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,501.60x = 48,991.93 × 19,586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,501.60x = 959,590,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,590,921.24/35,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.52

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