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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,502.44, 48,993.06 and 19,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,502.44, 48,993.06 and 19,587 is: 27,029.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,502.44 : 48,993.06 = 19,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,502.44/48,993.06 = 19,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,502.44x = 48,993.06 × 19,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,502.44x = 959,627,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,627,066.22/35,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.89

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