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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,502.62, 48,993.81 and 19,587.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,502.62, 48,993.81 and 19,587.08 is: 27,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,502.62 : 48,993.81 = 19,587.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,502.62/48,993.81 = 19,587.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,502.62x = 48,993.81 × 19,587.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,502.62x = 959,645,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,645,675.97/35,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.28

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