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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,502.84, 48,993.12 and 19,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,502.84, 48,993.12 and 19,588.80 is: 27,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,502.84 : 48,993.12 = 19,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,502.84/48,993.12 = 19,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,502.84x = 48,993.12 × 19,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,502.84x = 959,716,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,716,429.06/35,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.10

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