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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,502.73, 48,993.93 and 19,587.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,502.73, 48,993.93 and 19,587.17 is: 27,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,502.73 : 48,993.93 = 19,587.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,502.73/48,993.93 = 19,587.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,502.73x = 48,993.93 × 19,587.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,502.73x = 959,652,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,652,558.36/35,502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.39

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