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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,503.10, 48,995.74 and 19,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,503.10, 48,995.74 and 19,588.56 is: 27,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,503.10 : 48,995.74 = 19,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,503.10/48,995.74 = 19,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,503.10x = 48,995.74 × 19,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,503.10x = 959,755,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,755,992.73/35,503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.02

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